Internet Information

The hardest thing for finding information in the internet is that I get frustrated when I can’t find any of the information that I want to find. Mostly when I look something up it is very easy because  it is like the computer can read my mind, but when I can’t find information on a topic that I need I get frustrated and I search in different word phrasing until I am able to find the answer.

When given a specific topic for research that needs to be done. I break down the topic and look for special components to search. Since a topic can be very broad you need to break it down into sub-categories.

The library research course made me realize that not everything in the internet is correct information. I had in mind that anyone can put information and make a website, but I never had that in mind when I am researching a topic. I learned that you have to verify information from websites before you use it . This is very important because if you use that information on a research paper and it is incorrect the unfactual information can affect your grade.

Some websites on the internet are very obvious that the information is not true and that people are not going to believe it. While other websites can be tricky putting information making it seems factual.

Knowing how to find information about the user that posted the information can be very helpful to determine which website to use. If the person that posted the information was a doctor I am most likely to believe it than a person who does not have a degree.  A doctor is more educated so it is most likely that I will believe their information.

The Internet or Books?

“Since everything is on the internet, I don’t need books…..right?”

The internet can be a reliable source for information, but it depends on what kind of information and the time dedication you put to find that information. When you are looking something quick and easy on information on “vital signs” you are going to get quick answers. You will get the basic information on the vital signs, like blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiratory rate. This type of question is one that you don’t really need to look up in a book because of the time. Sometimes you just don’t have the time to look things up in a book and people go to the internet because it is just easier.

When you are given a complex topic to do research the internet is not the only source there is. You are going to have to do more research that may include going to the library and look at a book. Books have much more reliable information because it is credited, since in the internet people have easy access to post basically anything they want.

Looking at the type of website can help you know if the information is correct, but sometimes you have to analyze the website even closer because you can be fooled with the information that is posted.

In order to be successful while doing research in the internet you need to need to break important key words to be searched in the internet. You may also want to reference to books because books have useful information as well and if the research depends on your grade you should make sure you put effort in it by researching the topic carefully.