Comments on: Verified is Back in Black…. Well Green and White really.

By: Goldie the Goldfish

Goldie the Goldfish — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 05:58:03 +0000

First of all thank you for bringing up CRAAP again because I can’t believe I forgot that wonderful acronym. I also really liked that the authors mentioned that while Wikipedia might not be the best site to use as a primary source it can be a great place to find other sources you might be able to use more directly. As a victim of the, “How dare you use Wikipedia you uncultured swine,” rhetoric I was really glad the authors finally blessed us with a chapter on why it isn’t quite so terrible as we were all led to believe.

By: Baileycrosslin

Baileycrosslin — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 04:24:49 +0000

I really like how to summarize this chapter and bring in other chapters with mentions of SIFT and CRAAP. Misinformation is really dangerous, and Verified gives us methods on how to get around it and avoid it. The chapter on Wikipedia was one of my favorites because it challenged something I’d been told my whole life – that Wikipedia was the root of all evil and should be avoided at all costs. Being able to use the massive site for something is so validating, even if I’m just using it as a jumping-off point for research. Being able to gauge the credibility of what site you’re looking at, in any case, is a useful skill in this age of technology and misinformation.

By: Baileycrosslin

Baileycrosslin — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 04:24:49 +0000

By: swanXVI

swanXVI — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 02:51:38 +0000

I am incredibly impatient. Waiting to see if a source is credible is literal torture when I am used to finding out what I want to whenever I want. Incredibly lame of legitimate information to not make itself known immediately.

By: The01Raven

The01Raven — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 01:27:31 +0000

I still do not know whether to fault our middle school teachers for telling us that Wikipedia is bad. To be fair, back in the early 2010s, it had some issues. I will say that knowing the wide variety of uses for Wikipedia is super helpful. One thing I get more and more interested in is the policies of Wikipedia and how they work.

On the topic of misinformation, my favorite recommendation is that sometimes you will have to wait, which I believe is hard in today’s era, but is nevertheless important.

Overall, wonderful post!

By: Ktyria

Ktyria — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 23:34:30 +0000

I love how you highlight the relevance of Verified for our current era! Misinformation really is everywhere now, and it’s fascinating (and a little daunting) how much technology has made it easier to spread. You make a great point about peer review and editorial oversight being crucial—it’s refreshing to think about information being verified by real people who prioritize accuracy. Your post is a great reminder to stay vigilant with sources, especially with all the polished content that can still be misleading. Thanks for breaking it all down!

By: sunburned cowgirl

sunburned cowgirl — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:09:06 +0000

I think your point that the ever-expanding internet makes it easier for misinformation to spread is crucial. I like how you included the examples manipulating videos and AI generated pieces that look real. I think back to how in class we tried to listen to an AI generated podcast and it was scary how real it sounded. Who knows what they were programmed to promote, the bottom line is it sounded real. I remember thinking it sounded like me, which was scary.

I also like your mention of Wikipedia. I was always told Wiki is the devil of research papers, and to never go near it. I see how wrong and unhelpful that advice was. Wikipedia, as you stated, is a great source to use in research, and I wish I knew that for my entire college career.