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Where are Information Sources?

Iceberg showing most information on the internet is in the deep web e.g. not available through GoogleAre you finding all the information that is available? 

It is important to evaluate the sources used for academic papers and important to know where to access information. If you limit yourself to Google searching, you will miss a lot of information that is not available on the open web. Library databases offer access to articles and journals that are not found with a Google search. They're also reviewed by information professionals, helping establish credibility. 

The deep web, the dark web, and simple things. August 1, 2017. https://medium.com/@smartrac/the-deep-web-the-dark-web-and-simple-things-2e601ec980ac


Evaluating Information from the Web

photo of rotten apple

 

The web is full of great information sources. Unfortunately, there is also lots of low quality information that isn't suitable for academic research. You wouldn't use rotten apples to make a pie, and you can't write an outstanding paper with rotten sources and information.

 

“Rotten to the Core” by Dolan Halbrook is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

 

Evaluating Web Information with SIFT

S = STOP! Do you know and trust the source? Don't read or watch until you know.

I = Investigate the source. Who is responsible for the content?

F = Find trusted coverage. Find the information in a source you trust or scan multiple sources to see if a consensus has been reached.

T = Trace claims, quotes, and media back to the original context. Has the information been accurately presented?

Learn how to evaluate web information quickly and reliably using the techniques fact checkers use.

NewsWise. “Online Verification Skills - Video 2: Investigate the Source.” YouTube uploaded by CTRL-F, 29 Jun 2018 https://youtu.be/hB6qjIxKltA