Let's face it, it is hard to find reliable information online. After having spent nearly 15 years surfing the web and reading countless articles, blogs and forums; I have devised a system to filter out most of the junk that comes at you online.
It goes a little something like this:
1) Google the topic, phrase or question as intelligently as possible.
2) NEVER click the ads above the real search results.
3) Scan the first page of results, looking for a known or branded source (i.e. - Time, NY Times, EWTN, ESPN, etc.)
4) Open a new tab for a few of the results that look good and reliable.
5) Scan through the articles to see if this is really what you need.
6) Bounce the facts/statements in the articles against an online dictionary, encyclopedia, wikipedia(only for references at the bottom of the articles), etc.
7) Search the local library databases or Amazon for books on the specific topic if more information is needed.
8) If it is something that can being shown in a "how to" format, youtube or forums specific to the topic are helpful ( i.e. - search Honda Odyssey forums)
Hopefully these tips help you navigate the information superhighway!
Feel free to leave your tips in the comments section.
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