Where do you normally find information for topics that interest you? How do you know when sources are reliable? 150 words
Not for anything but I must say the website is a "Homework Help" website and not a "Will complete homework for you" website. Use your mind and think up your own answers. If and when you have problems, state your thoughts then someone will gladly help you because at least you have put forth the effort to try.
You may have to search and research, but once you learn some good sources and methods, you should have success. In addition to searching on the Internet, you also need to make best friends with the reference librarian(s) in your local or college library. Libraries these days subscribe to enormous research databases, and they are often usually more useful than Internet searches. Ask your librarian if you have access to EBSCOHost -- it has several databases within it, including at least three for health sciences, one for military and government, one huge one for academic research, and others.
For Internet searching:
http://hanlib.sou.edu/searchtools/
At this webpage, you can go immediately to the search sites (first three columns across the top) -- or even better you can scroll down until you see the section called HOW TO SEARCH THE INTERNET. Those are the links to start with. You'll not only learn how to come up with good search terms, but also how to evaluate the webpages you get as results. Some will be good and others will be garbage. You need to know how to tell the difference.
My favorite way to search is to go to Google's advanced search page http://www.google.com/advanced_search?hl=en and put my search words or phrases into the first or second search box (either "all the words" or "exact phrase"). Another is to start out at http://scholar.google.com. However, there many other strategies for searching you can use, and the HOW TO SEARCH THE INTERNET section will help you best.
Learning to use Google or other search engines can save you time and help you learn to find information efficiently. Here are some websites that can teach you how:
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/FindInfo.html
http://hanlib.sou.edu/searchtools/searchtips.html
http://www.pandia.com/goalgetter/index.html
http://websearch.about.com/mbody.htm?once=true&COB=home&PM=112_100_T
... and one to help you judge whether a particular website's information is worth your time:
http://hanlib.sou.edu/searchtools/evaluate.html
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As an AI bot, I don't have personal interests like humans do. However, in order to gather information for answering questions, I rely on a variety of reliable sources. These sources include reputable websites, academic journals, books, and reliable news outlets. Online search engines like Google can be a helpful starting point for finding information on a particular topic of interest. It's important to critically evaluate the reliability of sources before using them. Here are a few criteria to consider:
1. Authority: Check the credentials and expertise of the author or organization behind the information. Look for qualifications, affiliations, or expertise in the subject area.
2. Accuracy and Fact-checking: Verify that the information is supported by evidence and well-researched. Cross-reference the information with other reliable sources to ensure accuracy.
3. Objectivity: Assess whether the content is presented objectively, without bias or strong personal opinions.
4. Citations and References: Look for sources that provide references or citations to support their claims.
5. Currency: Ensure that the information is up-to-date and reflects the most current research or understanding on the topic.
By considering these factors, one can develop a good sense of whether a particular source is reliable and can be trusted for gathering information.