{"id":430388,"date":"2018-03-14T10:43:07","date_gmt":"2018-03-14T10:43:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essaypaper.org\/do-unreliable-websites-sabotage-your-research-2\/"},"modified":"2018-10-24T09:07:27","modified_gmt":"2018-10-24T09:07:27","slug":"do-unreliable-websites-sabotage-your-research-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.benedictsol.com\/blogs\/do-unreliable-websites-sabotage-your-research-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Unreliable Websites Sabotage Your Research?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Evaluating web resources is a challenging part of research. In times when anyone can put information on the internet, you can\u2019t tell whether a website is scientific or not from just the first glance.<\/p>\n

So, how is it possible to distinguish credible sources from hoax websites without spending days doing it?<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll show you the fastest way to estimate your sources\u2014several tips that can be applied to any kind of website. You will also get a list of credible news sources and science blogs. At the end of the article, we\u2019ll demonstrate how to apply a website evaluation checklist and use it for a website reliability check.<\/p>\n

<\/span>What are unreliable websites?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Today there is simply too much information online. Every website tries to become more popular and increase its number of readers. And not every site uses honest ways to achieve this respect.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s more:<\/p>\n

A lot of books, articles, and films are full of obscurantism\u2014the intentional hiding of information. So knowing what is credible and what is not is essential even if you aren\u2019t taking part in scientific research.<\/p>\n

And things get even more challenging when you need to do a source evaluation for academic writing. You can\u2019t just use a list of credible sources\u2014there are too few of them to develop a great work of research. What you need instead is a solution to the problem: how to know if the website is legit.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re ready to give it to you.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Internet information you can trust<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Reputable online sources aren\u2019t necessarily only boring websites developed in 2010 that use unattractive fonts and dizzying colors\u2014even though good web design is one of the features of trusted sources.<\/p>\n

Reliable sources can also be selling something. It\u2019s wrong to think that scientific websites should always be run by volunteers.<\/p>\n

But if we can\u2019t rely on web design or a site\u2019s motivation, what else can we use to evaluate websites?<\/p>\n

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There are many strategies to find good internet sources. Some students use trusted search engines, while others search for certain authors\u2014for example, professors from their university.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s also a trick you can try when using the Google search engine that provides access to academic information for research:<\/p>\n

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  1. Type in whatever you\u2019re searching for, like \u201cdivorce statistics\u201d or \u201chorse behavior investigation.\u201d<\/li>\n
  2. Add \u201cinurl:.edu\u201d or \u201cinurl:.gov\u201d to your search term.<\/li>\n
  3. Enjoy the scientifically proven facts!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Of course, you can\u2019t always put such limitations in place when working on research or report writing. That\u2019s why we\u2019ll teach you how to check websites\u2019 reliability using the smallest of details.<\/p>\n

    But, first, we\u2019ve prepared some credible websites in different categories for those who are in a hurry. You can always use our list of credible resources to find the newest information in politics, science, or economics.<\/p>\n

    <\/span>A list of trusted search engines<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

    There are several ways to solve the issue of how to evaluate internet sources. One of them is to find academic sources with search engines developed specifically for students and professors.<\/p>\n

    Here are some examples of good search engines for research papers. Use them for your studies whenever you\u2019re working on an essay or dissertation.<\/p>\n

    Credible sources for students<\/h4>\n

    This is a short catalog of the authoritative and trusted university, government, and non-commercial websites for research on any topic in hundreds of spheres.<\/p>\n

    With these engines, you won\u2019t have to worry about knowing how to tell if a source is credible. Just type in the information you need to find, and get a list of credible websites.<\/p>\n

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    Credible science sources<\/h4>\n

    Everyone involved in scientific research is aware of the existence of non-credible resources. For scientific research, it\u2019s especially critical to be accurate and use proven facts and statistics.<\/p>\n

    These search engines will give you access to credible science sources.<\/p>\n

    <\/span>A list of credible news sources<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

    Of course, journalism isn\u2019t exactly comparable to scientific writing. No matter how hard you try to describe world news, politics, or economics, thousands of people will find your article subjective.<\/p>\n

    But still, there are some less credible and more credible news sources. We\u2019ve gathered here a number of news websites in which the main purpose is to give information about what\u2019s happening in the world\u2014not to share a certain point of view.<\/p>\n

    <\/span>A list of credible science sources<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

    And in this last section of useful links to use, you\u2019ll find reputable sources with scientific information. Every link presents a trusted website filled with knowledge you can easily apply to your research paper.<\/p>\n

    The official NASA website informs its readers about history and technology, explains the goals of its missions, and shares news about space.<\/p>\n

    Search for scientific news in such spheres as history, biology, health, politics, and so on.<\/p>\n

    This credible website will tell you about modern technologies and gadgets, environmental issues, space inventions, and much more.<\/p>\n

    This great scientific resource comes recommended by the BBC.<\/p>\n

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    Find everything you\u2019ve ever wanted to know about the world on this reliable website.<\/p>\n

    Want to know why women live longer than men? Or some ways to rehabilitate an ecosystem? Then read articles on Nautilus.<\/p>\n

    This is the official website of one of the most popular magazines about the world and science, accompanied by fantastic pictures.<\/p>\n

    <\/span>Website reliability check<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

    The links we listed above are great for fast access to trusted information. But one necessary skill of every student is knowing how to perform an independent critical evaluation of web resources.<\/p>\n

    It\u2019s true for books, surveys, journals, publications, and, of course, websites\u2014which are often the most difficult type of source to estimate.<\/p>\n

    So if you\u2019re wondering how to evaluate internet resources, check for these main signs of source credibility:<\/p>\n

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    1. It has an author.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      Scholarly sources always note their authors. You can type the writer\u2019s name in Google and find out more about them.<\/p>\n

      Ask yourself the following questions:<\/p>\n

      Are these authors famous in the scientific world? In what fields do they work? What topics do they investigate?<\/p>\n

      When evaluating information resources, it\u2019s important to make sure the writer is qualified enough to give such information.<\/p>\n

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      The next step is to look for contact information. Anyone should be able to connect with the writer. Search for a personal or professional email address or social media links.<\/p>\n

      If the page you\u2019re evaluating is a scientific one, make sure the author has a relevant degree or is attaching his studies to a university.<\/p>\n

      Keep in mind that sometimes the writer of a blog article won\u2019t be directly involved with any scientific inventions\u2014but if the website is revised by a specialist, it\u2019s still a trusted resource.<\/p>\n

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      1. It provides current information.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        You don\u2019t want to use outdated sources, do you?<\/p>\n

        That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to check whether the credible evidence is new or was posted years ago.<\/p>\n

        When evaluating a resource, it is important to consider that the date of the article doesn\u2019t mean it was originally posted on that day. Look for the original article on the internet\u2014you can, for example, copy part of the text and put it in your favorite search engine.<\/p>\n

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        Simple Amazon Kindle tricks that’ll optimize your e-reading, Popular Science<\/h6>\n

        In the example, the text is found only on the website that published the original article.<\/p>\n

        Try to find where the author posted it in the first place. Many writers have Twitter accounts or personal blogs to announce their publications and investigations.<\/p>\n

        Make sure also that the information is revised from time to time. You can check for this by looking out for a note that says \u201cupdated.\u201d It often appears at the top of the article.<\/p>\n

        Also, pay attention to the comments\u2014does the author reply to them? Is it obvious from the comments whether the materials are revised or not?<\/p>\n

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        1. It pays attention to its links.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          When a reputable source shares facts, statistics, or the results of surveys\/investigations, it supports them with relevant web links.<\/p>\n

          Make sure that the articles you use aren\u2019t giving statistics without links. They can be included in the text or follow the article at the bottom of the page.<\/p>\n

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          House Republicans plan Thursday vote on bill to repeal and replace Obamacare, The Guardian <\/h6>\n

          In this example, The Guardian links to a video to prove the information it describes.<\/p>\n

          If there are links, note what are academic sources that prove the facts. They must be scholarly databases or news from universities. If the source is a study, read the abstract carefully. You can find the most significant information there.<\/p>\n

          Then, note whether there are any broken links. Authoritative websites tend to fix them as quickly as possible. If the page is full of 404 links, there\u2019s a big chance that it\u2019s a non-credible resource.<\/p>\n

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          1. Its purpose is to inform.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            There are many possible motivations for having a blog. A reliable website could be written by a professor whose goal is to sell more books, while a hoax website may confuse its readers trying to gain popularity.<\/p>\n

            When evaluating online resources, try to uncover the primary aim of the writer. Is it persuasion, information, or personal profit?<\/p>\n

            Discovery is a great example of an informative source:<\/p>\n

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            Fish Can Sense Touch with Their Fins, Discovery <\/h6>\n

            Notice the manner of writing. If the writer is trying to convince you or put a specific idea into your head\u2014be careful with the information the article offers.<\/p>\n

            There are also many websites that are selling something\u2014for example, a course. They may claim that 100% of their graduates get a prospective job, escape divorce, play ukulele like a pro, or something like that. You can safely bet that such articles aren\u2019t examples of credible sources, and adding their data to an academic paper isn\u2019t a great idea.<\/p>\n

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            1. It\u2019s grammatically correct.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Check the article for spelling mistakes. The most common misspellings are:<\/p>\n