Credibility And Accuracy Of The Internet

Not all web sites are created equally. They differ in quality, purpose, and bias. The information world has changed quite a bit over the last decade and navigating it can be tricky. How we receive information, and how we process it coupled with how we trust should be at the forefront of the readers mind. Most prominent aspect, is the vast information that is available. While the internet has created a significant opportunity of sharing, learning, and social entertainment, it has also raised concerns of the credibility and accuracy of the information we are accessing. In most cases, information found on the web has not been checked for accuracy and when it is, most online services will find it hard to establish credibility with their readers. Some web sites voice opinions rather than make informed arguments. Furthermore, …show more content…
Most people are not trusting while on the other hand we have people that trust and believe everything they read or see. Obtaining and trusting information has always been an issue no matter what type of public communication it came from. However, before the internet, media outlets and other organizations were able to accomplish credibility through a variety of avenues such as experts, and leading organizations the public was able to discern and trust what they were reading or viewing. Some web sites have sponsors who pay for specific content to promote their products or ideas. The information is not impartial but biased. Many of todays “news” outlets seek to scandalize and breed controversy rather than provide