The Importance of Evaluating Information on the Web
The San Jose Mercury News published an article about how research by a paralegal almost resulted in a city banning foam cups after she learned that dihydrogen monoxide, aka water, can be deadly when inhaled. She found information about the, uh, dangerous chemical on a site by a prankster.
This example is why when I give talks on using sources, especially the Internet, I talk about the importance of evaluating information.
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