I wonder if it's better to go to a library to find articles written by scientists about Global Climate Change.
2007-12-04 07:23:34 · 9 answers · asked by Mikira 5 in Environment ➔ Global Warming
Thanks for all the great advice.
2007-12-04 23:51:10 · update #1
It's ABSOLUTELY better to go to the library. For starters, I recommend "The Journal of Climate", the most prestigious in the field.
When you're looking at websites, though, here are some things to consider.
Are they written by someone with appropriate credentials? Climatology would be the best, of course.
Are there extensive references to the peer reviewed scientific literature? Peer review is not perfect, but it's pretty good.
Are political words like "liberals" "conservatives" "governmental control" "oil companies" "taxes" etc., used in abundance?
A great question. Starred.
2007-12-04 10:41:06 · answer #1 · answered by Bob 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If there are links to companies advertising on their sites it's often a good indication they may in one way or another biased. Take a good look at who is paying them advertising dollars for space.
It's why reputable journals cost so much, they are very selective of where they get any advertising money from in order to maintain their objectivity. That is if they accept advertising dollars at all.
example- http://www.nature.com/index.html
Don't worry about people spreading gelatinous goop about peer reviewed journals. When somebody tries to put down scientific journal or the peer review proces, they either have never seen a journal, or can't understand them due to the fact they tend to be a bit technical, unless you are familiar with the subject matter.
2007-12-04 16:00:50 · answer #2 · answered by Author Unknown 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
(This site was rejecting my link, but go to New Scientist and look for their Special Report on Climate Change.)
This is the site for a science news publication, it's the real deal.
The other thing to do would be to start with the meteorology departments of universities.
Once you find Real Deal sites, you can follow their links.
2007-12-04 22:35:08 · answer #3 · answered by tehabwa 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would do a search on the author and see the credentials. Also you should look at the articles themselves many times a persons accolades will be mentioned if none are it is probably because there are none
2007-12-04 15:26:58 · answer #4 · answered by Vikingsron2 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Library would be easier to find reputable information.
2007-12-04 15:27:07 · answer #5 · answered by Phil M 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
google scholar - you often need to have university or subscription passwords (eg Athens), but many are free and I used to use this all the time when I was at uni.
This is the UK site, but seems to be a tab on top of the box on the homepage. http://scholar.google.co.uk/schhp?oe=UTF-8&hl=en&tab=ws&q=
2007-12-04 15:28:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
You could try google scholar or going to a campus library.
2007-12-04 15:27:09 · answer #7 · answered by *SaRaH* 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Try Questia, I have used it for all of my academic writing.
2007-12-04 15:26:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's a tough one, as every scientist has their own specific agenda.
You aren't going to find objective information.
And peer review is such a low standard. It's just asking like minded people if you are right.
2007-12-04 15:32:19 · answer #9 · answered by Dr Jello 7 · 1⤊ 7⤋