How do you decide what to believe or not believe on the internet? - including here!
2006-08-17 22:01:48 · 7 answers · asked by kazak 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
wikipedia isn't bad, i guess i do regard it as a good source but its not the best imo
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you can decide whether a source is "good" or "bad" by searching for something you already know alot about and see if it teaches you anything new in that subject.
2006-08-17 22:14:21 · answer #1 · answered by waelabdelghani 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there was a recent research conducted by macmillan, britannica dictionary vs. wikipedia... and the results were that their accuracy is almost the same... so search online for this article.. also, wikipedia does have inspectors who verify the data posted on their sites...
as for looking up reliable sources, mostly those from authors/scientists/magazines/educational institutions/publishers r very reliable... the personal pages should be thought about!
2006-08-18 05:10:21 · answer #2 · answered by conspicuous 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wikipedia has a pretty strong and agressive moderating community that constantly checks over articles and verifies accuracy and reduces vandalism.
It still shouldn't be considered gospel, but it's definitely a good starting point for finding information on what you need.
2006-08-18 05:06:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
By personally validating the things the sites say. At least 2 sites must agree to it. And I think Wikipaedia has some staff that moderate the stuff people submit
2006-08-18 05:08:38 · answer #4 · answered by Sky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wikipedia is fine for general knowledge, but most professors won't let you cite from it in your papers as research.
2006-08-18 05:38:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wikipedia is OK, if you use it wisely. Do not take is at face value without outside sources.
Just like any of Bush's statements.
2006-08-18 05:12:07 · answer #6 · answered by Ed M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that Wikipedia will become vulnerable to tendencies of liberals to change reality to accomodate their sickness.
2006-08-18 05:07:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋