Crap Detection: How do we use it?

1. leads to

1.1. Information literacy

1.1.1. which requires

1.1.1.1. critical thinking

1.1.1.1.1. predict

1.1.1.1.2. assess

1.1.1.1.3. problem-solve

1.1.1.1.4. iterate

1.1.1.2. overcoming research bias

1.1.1.3. multi-step approach

1.1.1.3.1. inquiry

1.1.1.3.2. literature review

1.1.1.3.3. evidence gathering

2. asking questions about the site

2.1. Who runs it?

2.2. What is the source code?

2.3. Is there a feedback option?

3. can be practiced by

3.1. using multiple search engines

3.1.1. Google

3.1.2. Bing

3.1.3. Yahoo!

3.2. cross-checking

3.3. crowd-sourcing

4. allows you to

4.1. validate sources

4.1.1. by looking for

4.1.1.1. Quality and quantity of

4.1.1.1.1. links

4.1.1.1.2. comments

4.1.1.1.3. feedback option

4.2. form more well-rounded opinions

4.3. detect bullshit

4.3.1. pomposity

4.3.2. fanaticism

4.3.3. inanity

4.3.4. superstition

4.4. learn basic web processes

4.4.1. sponsored links vs. unsponsored links

4.4.2. verify domain names