Hum 311 -- Week 3 Mid-week Discussion Quiz

Look at eight different Web sites and you might get eight or ten different answers.

The given answer "All of the above" is correct because it encompasses all the problems mentioned in the question. The first problem states that Google searches don't always bring up substantial articles, indicating that sometimes the search results may not be relevant or informative. The second problem highlights that Google searches don't distinguish between good and bad articles, meaning that there is no filter to determine the quality or credibility of the articles displayed. Lastly, the third problem states that Google searches fail to retrieve the best articles, suggesting that the search results may not always include the most relevant or highest quality articles.

When you know what's happening, considering both what is being said and what is not being said allows for a more comprehensive understanding of the situation. By paying attention to both verbal and nonverbal cues, one can gather more information and gain insights into the underlying context or hidden messages. This holistic approach to understanding helps in making informed decisions and effective communication.

Make reference in the discussion as to what was noticeably different.

Keep in mind that marketing and opinion can both be disguised.
Individuals who have a point of view or a product to sell are not usually trying to deceive you, but they may not be objective.

Not everything is available on the Web.

Because of copyright, cost, and demand issues (to name only a few reasons), some materials just won't be found on the Web or will not be available.
Although some really old stuff does show up on the Web, a host of materials written before you were born have not migrated to the Web and might not ever.
More recent stuff, often the most valuable resources for research, may only be available online if someone (such as a school or library) has paid for you to use it.
There will be times when you may have to enter the library building and pick up an old-fashioned book or a paper copy of a periodical article.

The question is asking for an exception when evaluating the facts of an argument. When evaluating the facts, it is important to consider the accuracy of the information on the site, the author's point of view, and whether the "facts" presented are actually facts. However, the answer option "What does Wikipedia say in reference to the topic?" is not a relevant question to ask when evaluating the facts of an argument. Wikipedia is a user-edited platform and may not always provide accurate or reliable information. Therefore, this option should be excluded when evaluating the facts.

Questions to think about:

Who is responsible for the site?
Do the authors have any authority or expertise?
Do they provide you a means to contact them?
Is this a commercial, governmental, personal, or academic Web site?

The term "web pages" refers to pages that are specifically designed for the Internet. This includes any type of page that is created and intended to be viewed on the web, such as personal websites, online stores, blogs, news articles, etc. It does not refer to all internet pages in general, nor does it specifically pertain to Wikipedia entries or scholarly articles used for research. The correct answer is pages designed for the Internet.

Truncating a URL can help you find information about authorship. When a URL is truncated, it often removes unnecessary parts of the address, such as tracking codes or session IDs, and provides a cleaner and shorter version. By examining the truncated URL, you can sometimes identify the domain or subdomain where the article is hosted, which can give you clues about the author or organization behind the content. This can be useful in determining the credibility and reliability of the information provided in the article.