Credibility and Importance in web-searching.

Contrary to popular belief, Kids are 
not the most reliable source, although they are fun!

 Often times....

we come upon a super fancy, fun link that takes us to learn some special and valuable information about literally... anything! The internet is really cool because of that (I can attest to it, I'm sometimes into that trap of internet consumerism that leads me to be on youtube for hours on end learning about the most random things). When navigating and making sure that sources are credible, I would focus on a few things just to make sure that things go well in the long run. 

What is the Websites Purpose? Is it Reliable?

If their purpose fits in your purpose, then BAM thats already a good start. Often times when we are researching things on the internet, it is for very specific purposes such as "why do giraffes have long necks" or "how come Bluey is such a good show?" Thankfully, Websites usually provide a generalized purpose in which not only would answers to your niche questions be found, but it also helps you find other unique answers that stick around the topic. so questions about animals, you can possibly find in a website like WildLife Magazine, or National Geographic, or PBS, who specialize in diverse but confounded topics. These are a way to understand and find credibility. I bring this up because sometimes when you find a source and they only have your one answer, or may not answer the question exactly, but go off on one subject or course of topic, then the source often leans more opinionated, and the purpose of the website may not genuinely lean correctly into your purpose for finding the answer through the internet. This is why I see value in websites that are well developed and provide multiple avenues, viewpoints, and credibility. 

Much like Chili, who's viewpoint is often
limited to that of her kids imaginations

  

Are the websites reliable?

Well, to make things easier, just refer back to my last question! To add on top of that, if the website is well updated through time, including updates, information like the author, editor, and publisher, then you can be guaranteed some more reliability in the source you are interested in. Is the website being updated with new information? we all know for a fact that in real essence of the scientific theory, nothing is proven to be true, only factors to be proven false. because of this, things that are perceived as facts and truth, sometimes are proven to be false over time! For example, we all accepted (including reliable sources on the internet) that stress can cause stomach ulcers! But when theorized and tested upon, it was proven to be false! The true data that came from multiple case studies from various doctors** that stress only is cause for very few stomach ulcers, and that most are actually bacterial infections that can be treated very easily with an already common antibiotic. 

**I learned this from Dr. Christine Lee, who shares this information on a reliable website run by the Cleveland Clinic: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/can-stress-give-you-an-ulcer/ ** 

WARNING ON AUTHENTICITY: 

Yes authenticity matters. you want work to be original and authentic always, after-all, cheaters cheat and presumably eat pumpkins raw. but also remember what authenticity means! Simply put, all you need to do is be True to your own personality, values, and spirit (Mind Tools Content Team). This doesn't always mean that the information is correct or true. Do not be deceived!