14.6: Discussion

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1. In the discussion of Edward’s preliminary research, several
characteristics of a Web-based source that most academic
researchers consider are mentioned including the title of the
webtext, the author, his or her credentials, the website or
source that contains the webtext, the URL, and the domain
name (e.g. .org, .edu, .net, .com). What characteristic or characteristics
do you examine if any? Which ones do you believe
are the most important? Why?

2. Susan mentions that she “would have to sift through too much
stuff” when searching for information on Google. Do you
agree that Google provides too much information to examine?
Why or why not? In addition to Susan’s approach of using a
search term suggested by Google, what strategies do you have
for limiting the information returned to you when seeking information
using a search engine?

3. Type your name or your favorite subject into a search engine,
such as Google or Yahoo. What do you notice about the search

returns? How do the returns appear to be prioritized? From
the results you see, consider how the rankings of returns could
help and hurt your research for an academic paper if you relied
only on a search engine for your information. Discuss your
response with a group of classmates.

4. Try working with Susan’s search terms in reverse—the “cons”
and “pros” of outsourcing. Use a search engine like Google
or Yahoo to compare the results when you switch the order
of search terms. How are the results for the “cons and pros of
outsourcing” similar to and different from the results for the
search for the “pros and cons of outsourcing”? Discuss your
findings with a group of classmates.