How to do Proper Online Research
Introduction On this page I list common errors people make in doing online research, that is, gathering data online for the purpose of ultimately writing a research document of some sort, e.g., an academic paper, a factual book, etc. I hope this page is helpful to you. If you think it needs some additional pointers mentioned on it, please let me know. Please note this page contains the author's opinions only and may differ from the Rules and Regulations of the University. Please consult the University Rules, which overrule these. http://www.cracked.com/blog/5-easy-ways-to-spot-b.s.-news-story-internet Interpreting and Choosing Sources The most important thing is to use reputable, recognised, accurate sources. There is a lot of information on Internet which is of questionable provenance. In particular, you should avoid making the following mistakes: Do not assume that because a page is online, its content is worth referencing. The content may be completely inaccurate, false, misl...