Evoldahc On Misinformation In The World Wide Web

Question:

            There are still enormous sources of misinformation on the World Wide Web, so how can you determine what is good information and what is bad information?

Answer:

          It is true that misinformation reeks throughout the World Wide Web and it can mislead many of us to believing something that is not true or real. The ability to determine good information from bad information is very important in safeguarding ourselves from being bombarded with deceitful information. So how can we determine the gold from the rock?

          Here are some tips that in my opinion can help in finding the correct information:

1. Use reliable sources in finding the information you need.

This is the best way to avoid misinformation. If you get information from a reliable source, then you can be sure that it is authentic and almost, if not, 100% accurate.

If you might think that wikipedia or other wiki sites are considered reliable sources, then I tell you you’re wrong. By definition, a wiki is a website whose users can add, modify, or delete its content via a web browser. And publicly editable wiki systems could easily be tampered with.  The best way to sift through information provided by wikis is to compare it with other sources to determine its reliability.

Some reliable information can be found on newspaper sites, news channel sites, and international magazine sites.

2. Compare information from multiple sources.

Comparing the same information from different sources will ensure that the information is reliable. Although it is not perfect, it boosts your chance of getting the correct information. So the next time you search about something, make it a habit to get and compare it from multiple sources.

3. Avoid suspicious web content.

Spam, internet hoaxes, pop-ups, opinionated information, and flames or hateful information are some of the web contents you should avoid and should always be wary of the information presented by these. So educate your self about these things for a better chance at getting the correct information you need.