How often do you research in the library? If you were to ask me, not usually. When I research, I get on a search engine, like Google, and type in my subject. Once I’ve found my information, I copy, paste, summarize the information, and turn in my report. The Internet saves me time, by not having to go to the library, and energy, by not having to flip through books, but how accurate is my information?
Not everyone in this world is 100 percent correct, and many people have access to the Internet. Anybody could post their information. They could either be making things up, or are inaccurate.
The Internet has questionable and reliable information, but how do you tell the difference? When you get online, look for websites that have .gov (government), .edu, or .org (university) domains. Generally, government, university, medical center, and health organization websites are credible because they’re not trying to get you to buy something. They try to give you the facts to help you make an informed decision. If you’re still not sure where to go, talk to someone that does know or can give you an idea, like a teacher.
Remember, next time you’re on the internet, consider the source.
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