This project was very time consuming yet very worth while to me. In the past when I research or start a report my biggest road block was in researching the topic more specifically just coming up with a topic or subtopic to start with. This exercise has introduced me to some new tools such as the GVRL in our library database and has showed me how to use Wikipedia in ways that I have not done before such as how to view the source page and edit. I have always been told that Wikipedia is not a very good source. That depends on how you use it though. I have found that Wikipedia is not a credible source to cite on your final sources but I found that it is actually quite effective when looking for other keywords or subtopics. It can be easy to get sidetracked when conducting research online. There are many links and paths you can take that can easily get you sidetracked or distract you especially when it is an interesting topic and you enjoy researching online. This project has given me tips on how to reduce my research time and use that time more effectively.
three search questions to focus, or narrow the topic of AI
1. How does AI make our life easier?
2. What ethics are involved in using AI?
3. What does the future hold in using AI?
Hi, Brian:
ReplyDeleteI agree and use Wikipedia frequently to get a basic understanding of a topic. I think it's an okay place to start your research but not where you want to end up. GVRL may not be hyperlinked the same way but it's a pretty easy interface to use to get a lot of different articles and find what topic or related topic interests you, plus the bonus is knowing that GVRL is written by scholars/experts and includes a works cited/bibliography to point you to further research options.
Thanks for your efforts,
Andrea