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Perhaps you can’t afford college, just yet, or you need some information for your daughter’s up and coming marriage. Gaining education on the Internet is possible. Still there are things to watch for; sites to avoid and sites to take with a grain of salt.
Here’s what you need to know:
- Because anyone can create a site or blog, whether “truly” knowledgeable or not, be aware of sites that are merely someone’s opinion. These sites can be quickly rooted out if you feel like the writer is spouting off his own thoughts, giving his own opinion. You may feel this more than see this, but will know when a site is strictly one of ranting.
- Anything from a journal may be a more difficult read but is always considered more trustworthy than a personal blog. Articles from online magazines should be preferred over someone’s personal website. With that said; someone who has had a personal experience with “cancer” for example, may be as helpful to you as reading the charts and stat on another website.
- Anything with a .edu or .org is preferable to .com. This is because having and .edu or .org suffix means that the site is education in its origin and run by a business or school that focuses on information for individuals. Type in “education.edu” or “education.org” into your search engine and get a list of education related sites.
Gaining information from the Internet should be a life-time pursuit. Remain engaged and get the truth by remembering the tips above.
