COM 495e: Networked People in a Networked World - Fall 2014 by Jessica Albano: How?
How? Determining What's What
It's ok to doubt. Skepticism should be the rule of thumb when researching, especially when searching the Web.
Double-check the facts and sources. Find the information in another source.
Find other web pages that link to or cite this page. If other pages link to a Website, then they recommend that site for one reason or another. Why do they recommend it? They could be fans or detractors of the site.
Do a link: search in Google to find Web pages that link to a certain URL. If you find no links, try a shorter portion of the url, stopping after each /. For example: link:pjtv.com
Look for more info about and by the author.
"Googling someone" can be revealing, but be sure to consider the source. If the viewpoint is radical or controversial, expect to find detractors.
Search UW Worldcat to see if libraries around the world hold books written by the author.