Researching The Research: How To Look Smart On The Internet

[angelatc]

http://www.knigel.net/look-smart-online/

We frequently talk about scientific issues because they are important to us. Each day we encounter hundreds of news articles and blog posts talking about science. For many of us, scientists cannot seem to make up their minds and everything is controversial. If we take a look at any one of the polarized issues in science such as vaccines, GMOs, or climate change, two sides both present an abundance of scientific literature. If we look at both sides of the literature, we see that there are reputable professionals on each side and the research on both sides seems just as thorough as the other. We all need to talk about science although we may not be scientists ourselves. Science affects us all. However, one of the most frustrating issues for many of us is trying to find the information we need then figuring out if that information is reliable and credible. If people with an extensive science background cannot agree on scientific issues, how can the public distinguish the good information from the bad? Finding and evaluating information online is frustrating, but some of these following tools should make the detective work a little easier.

Linkage galore at the link: http://www.knigel.net/look-smart-online/

 

[Neil Desmond]

I find it a bit of a challenge to come up with a rebuttal for what this guy has to say when it comes to these kinds of issues:

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[Ronin Truth]

For those who skipped critical thinking class .....

Asking the Right Questions

A Guide to Critical Thinking
http://www.kantakji.com/fiqh/files/research/t116.pdf

 

[angelatc]

I find it a bit of a challenge to come up with a rebuttal for what this guy has to say when it comes to these kinds of issues:

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Tell me if I am wrong here.

You didn't have the courtesy to even read what was posted and address your concerns in context, even though several of the resources in the article probably specifically discussed the issues you claim to have.

That about it?

Do you even know how to have a conversation? Hint, it would start out by acknowledging some point made in the post I linked to, and then expanding on it.

 

[tangent4ronpaul]

http://www.knigel.net/look-smart-online/



Linkage galore at the link: http://www.knigel.net/look-smart-online/

You must spread some rep arround before....

AWESOME POST! - THANK YOU!

-t

 

[Natural Citizen]

Carl Sagan’s Baloney Detection Kit is awsome. I've posted it here several times.

Words to live by... http://www.carlsagan.com/index_ideascontent.htm

angelatc, it's ironic. I almost posted Sagan's Baloney Detection Kit in yer wheat thread earlier. I always keep it handy.