Yash Mitter
There are so many sources for information available. From the internet to old books, these sources provide us with information for recreational and academic purposes. For my academic research, I generally go to the library and read up on the topic. I try to find as much information from books as possible because books tend to have better credibility than websites. Anybody can make a website with false information, but faulty information in a published book is highly unlikely. Websites that end in .org or .gov typically are trustworthy sources of information. Websites where anyone can edit the content, like Wikipedia, are not good sources of academic information. Websites without the proper content needed for MLA or APA are not sources to be trusted for academic purposes.
For my recreational use, I use a variety of different sources. For example, if I wanted to look up directions to get to my friend's house, I would use Google Maps. Technology changes the way we live and how we do certain things. I usually will wake up in the morning and check the weather app on my phone. Since I am a soccer fanatic, I will also check the latest soccer and sports headlines. As the day goes on, I will check CNN and BBC for any breaking news on current events. I am also checking social media updates, but I am very picky about which sources are genuine. I usually will also look at Time.com for any interesting articles. These are examples of my recreational uses of technology. Not all information can be trusted, but select information from esteemed sources can have genuine, unbiased information.
You make a good point about not using Wikipedia for academic sources. I find it useful for looking up recreational topics in my everyday life though. I'll have to consider going to the library for my research papers in the future instead of using all online sources. I'm glad you pointed out that published print material is a more trustworthy source. Look out for overly biased material and opinionated books though!
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