What it actually can be used for is looking up something and getting an idea what it might be about. However, that is all it should be used for. Do not go to college and use Wikipedia as a legit reference or source. Your professor will most like have flames shoot from their eyeballs.
BUT but but….
OK why isn’t it credible...because other random people in the world can edit it. AND it is never checked or reviewed for accuracy. So if some random person wanted to write content on brain aneurysms, but he/she is a craps dealer in Las Vegas...with no educational background in that field of study...You see where this is going right? Just avoid it, mkay?
So then, what is a good credible source. The obvious answer is published peer reviewed articles that you will typically find in a library. But Angel, not everyone has access to those fancy online libraries like you do. Correct! However, you can go to your local library and read a book. Kids..seriously you have no idea what a card catalog is do you...ugh that struggle was real.
Without a library, there is also the option of using online search engine. Such as, Google or Yahoo as a starting point. Personally, I use much of the following sites for IT based news. These are legit (aka credible) and generally they don’t contradict each other. These are my "go-to" for IT/Technology based news and information.
Other news sites such as, New York Times, Time, Forbes, or Wall Street Journal.
Credible Sources - How and Why
Evidence. That is really the key factor in determining if a source is credible. Do you remember in math class, I hated math too so for me to use this example is very important, when the teacher would tell you to check your work? You would work a problem backwards and this would let you see if the answer you got actually worked with the problem presented? Same idea. Fact checking, subject matter experts, published articles that are reviewed for accuracy by other subject matter experts - this is the stuff that goes into credible sources. Not craps dealers writing about brain aneurysms. Or me writing about gardening, I have no clue.
What if…
So what happens if these credible sources provide conflicting information. Well the world will still go round and round, but we need to do our due diligence to research further and make an educated conclusion. Ooh, that might be dangerous. But remember that math problem backwards thing? Do that again. Check. Check. Check. This is the only way this will work successfully is if you research and check.
Until then, stay safe out there, use your head, check your "facts", and all will be well.
Until then, stay safe out there, use your head, check your "facts", and all will be well.
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Week 2 Assignment - CYBR 650
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