OpenStudy and WikiAnswers: I am a frequent user of
WikiAnswers and other similar websites. I use this when I have a quick
question, not when I am doing research. I would not rely on the
opinions/knowledge of others for my own research. Using trusted resources would
be smarter when sources must be cited.
Google News: I really like Google News because it
offers news stories from a variety of credible sources from around the
internet. I like that it offers articles from newspapers’ web pages (such as
the New York Times), and information from other big names such as CNN and
Reuters. I frequently use this website, and I am always satisfied with the
results.
YouTube: I am an avid user of YouTube in my spare
time, but I do not usually use it for research purposes or to catch up on
current events. Personally, I would rather read an article online than watch a
video of someone telling me about the story.
The Internet Archive: I had never visited this
website before today. It seems to have a lot of articles about a variety of
topics. I am really interested in the audio books and poetry downloads it
offers – as well as its access to American and Canadian library archives. I am
glad I explored this website – I look forward to using it in the future!
Wikipedia: I am a firm believer in using Wikipedia to
begin research or to get base level knowledge on a topic. The formatting of the
article pages on Wikipedia are very helpful to me – it is very easy to
navigate. I would not cite Wikipedia as a source for research, as anyone can
edit it. However, I would use Wikipedia as a starting point.
http://www.good.is/posts/edupunks-guide-excerpt-how-to-do-research-online/
"The Edupunks' Guide: How to Do Research Online." GOOD. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 Feb. 2013
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