Which sources are likely to be most useful to me? First of all I must say that I didn’t use to do research on the Internet and I’ve been experiencing it since the beginning of the University. Too late? Maybe but I was a bit afraid about it and my family as well. As we all know, there’s not only a huge quantity of information on our disposal, but a very uneven level of quality. Furthermore, the information purpose often doesn’t refer to the pleasure of let people know something…but information can means “someone want to convince you to buy his products, agree with his opinions, share his ideas and ideology and so on…in other words we should learn HOW evaluate the sources of information we come across.
At the college, I only studied and focused on the school books or eventually the further notes provided by the teachers. Obviously, starting the University many things changed in particularly how to study, how to take notes during class and as well how to do research by myself. It was not so easy but I can say it was worth its while because if before I was supposed to study only what the teachers taught me then I could expand on particular topics of my interest; I’ve learnt that very often every issue has more than one side to explore. In other words, I became a bit more independent and free on my studies.
There’s no doubt that whenever I do research, be it in the library or online, I always have to evaluate the information I come across. I would stress that my criteria of judging are not always the same, I mean, it depends on the purpose or the targets . As a matter of fact, my job researches often tend to focus on a small amount of web documents which are already provided by the company I work for. where I usually have to face a great number of book or web sources are when I’m searching for something connected with my interests or University studies. I might dispose of some priceless suggestions or advices and I can address my searching. But, unfortunately, more often than not I have to evaluate the information sources on my own. More or less I try to follow the same tips the San Diego University suggested, so I check who is the responsible for publishing, how the content is developed, when it was published…Moreover, I must admit even the lay-out page is quite important for me…I know…I might seem a bit superficial but let me say that looks also play a part.
I appreciate the suggestions which some American universities make for students because nowadays Internet plays an important role and learning how to use it effectively for whatever purposes is extremely essential.
It’s obviously important that University and academic world give advise on how to use and exploit this tool. People need help and be encouraged to take advantage from Internet. I recognize I’m still living in a too traditional society…that’s so restrictive and sometimes I can’t put up with it...that's life
At the college, I only studied and focused on the school books or eventually the further notes provided by the teachers. Obviously, starting the University many things changed in particularly how to study, how to take notes during class and as well how to do research by myself. It was not so easy but I can say it was worth its while because if before I was supposed to study only what the teachers taught me then I could expand on particular topics of my interest; I’ve learnt that very often every issue has more than one side to explore. In other words, I became a bit more independent and free on my studies.
There’s no doubt that whenever I do research, be it in the library or online, I always have to evaluate the information I come across. I would stress that my criteria of judging are not always the same, I mean, it depends on the purpose or the targets . As a matter of fact, my job researches often tend to focus on a small amount of web documents which are already provided by the company I work for. where I usually have to face a great number of book or web sources are when I’m searching for something connected with my interests or University studies. I might dispose of some priceless suggestions or advices and I can address my searching. But, unfortunately, more often than not I have to evaluate the information sources on my own. More or less I try to follow the same tips the San Diego University suggested, so I check who is the responsible for publishing, how the content is developed, when it was published…Moreover, I must admit even the lay-out page is quite important for me…I know…I might seem a bit superficial but let me say that looks also play a part.
I appreciate the suggestions which some American universities make for students because nowadays Internet plays an important role and learning how to use it effectively for whatever purposes is extremely essential.
It’s obviously important that University and academic world give advise on how to use and exploit this tool. People need help and be encouraged to take advantage from Internet. I recognize I’m still living in a too traditional society…that’s so restrictive and sometimes I can’t put up with it...that's life
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Hi Ely!
First of all, I really like your blog! Do you have it update, isn’t it? I noticed that you’ve put new photos and that you’ve changed the style of your blog. I like especially the photos of Alan and your photo with the carafe of spritz!:-)
Speaking about the topic of this week, that is sources and how to judge them, I have to say that I never thought too much about it. I mean, I usually visit the same websites every time I surf on the Internet and so I didn’t mind it too much. Obviously, I used some criteria for example, thinking ho the author is, when the websites was updated for the last time, if it’s a reliable website or not. However, the three websites Sarah proposed us, are really helpful: it’s important to think over judging a source in order not to take a blunder!
Bye!
Hi Elisa!
This time we are not supposed to talk about a technological tool,however, the importance of Wb and technology emerges again and again. As you said at the end of your post, it is fundamental to know how to manage with Internet sources and to be able to glean only what satisfy our purposes.
Like you, I think that, among other criteria, the look of a web source has its importance. I would never rely on an untidy online page because there is a risk to get confused.
Hi Elisssa!
I noticed that all the members of our group said almost the same things about how evaluating online sources...So, I want just to tell you that the lay-out page is important to me too!! Well, if I have the choice to decide between a colourful website and another one, which is all written in black and white,undoubtely, I would choose the former! I think that the lay out page is very important to struck the attention of the reader; if you appreciate it, it doesn't mean that you are superficial!
Now, let me ask you...Did you enjoy in Spain??!! I don't know why but I think you spent a wonderful holiday there!! :-) Did you??!
Hallo!
Wow!
U changed the style of your blog! I like it!!!
In your post for e-tivity 8 you said that u started facing the problem of sources’ evaluation at University: ”too late?” u asked yourself?! No!!! The same happened to me! I mean, at school we are not supposed to be that independent!
You also spoke about “old style” sources and digital sources: can we evaluate the pros and cons of those 2 kinds of sources?? On one side paper sources are difficult to find, u have to go to the different libraries to consult them, whereas digital sources are easy to be checked because you just need a computer connected to the net! But on the other side paper sources are more trustworthy whereas digital document are not always reliable because they often lack of information about the author, the responsible, the date of upload and all those aspects that make a piece of information valid!|
So…what we have to do?? The answer is not easy!!
I like the suggestions given by the University to their students too! I mean, that’s useful! Our University should make something similar to give to all of us the notions we need!
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