Name : KIM BUENO Date : 02/04/25
Subject : RWS Teacher : JECEVIL ENSO
The possible problems that students may encounter when using the
internet for the research
The Internet offers an extensive range of resources crucial for
students seeking information and developing academic skills. As students
pursue self-improvement in academics and the workplace, the Internet's
relevance and benefits have been widely discussed. Moreover, it has
transformed the academic landscape. Education is increasingly supported
by digital libraries and networked information, enhancing remote access to
learning resources. This ubiquitous access allows for online research and
quality information, suggesting a shift in students' research expectations.
As a result, more researchers globally are studying online research
strategies.
Advances in online research have transformed academic culture,
promoting self-improvement and achievement. However, students
encounter various barriers and dilemmas in this process. This paper
highlights the Internet connection challenges faced by researchers. It
reviews literature on the distractions and obstacles encountered by those
using the Internet for academic purposes. Additionally, it presents a model
that includes problems, barriers, and coping strategies, offering
recommendations for enhancing coping skills and achieving goals in online
research. Aimed at graduate students, it provides insights for instructors
guiding successful research activities.
On the Internet, on the other hand, “anything goes.” Anyone can
put anything they want on a Web site, there is no review or screening
process, and there are no agreed-upon standard ways of identifying
subjects and creating cross-references. This is both the glory and the
weakness of the Net, it’s either freedom or chaos, depending on your point
of view, and it means that you have to pay close attention when doing
research on-line.
One of the major problems of the students using internet in doing
research is they often face challenges such as too much information,
unreliable sources, and the temptation to copy without proper citation. It is
easy to get distracted by social media or struggle to tell which sources are
trustworthy, and technical issues can slow things down. Many sources may
present biased viewpoints or misinformation, which can skew
understanding of a topic, some valuable resources may be behind
paywalls, limiting access to necessary information. Addressing these
challenges often requires a combination of critical thinking, effective search
strategies, and time management skills when researching online.
Finding ways to help students maximize their online research,
requires the right mindset and habits. You can teach them to
evaluate sources, you can teach them to fact-check information and to use
academic databases like Google Scholar or JSTOR to access reliable
content. Tools like citation managers and search filters can streamline that
work. They can also use website blockers and time management
techniques to keep themselves on track since the internet is full of
distractions. It is also worth making a distinction between ethical research
proper citation of sources and misrepresentation of information and
plagiarism avoidance. Lastly, giving them access to offline resources, like
books and expert interviews, ensures them a well-rounded approach to
learning. With these strategies, students can use the internet wisely and
effectively. There are a great many solid academic resources available on
the Net, including hundreds of on-line journals and sites set up by
universities and scholarly or scientific organizations.
The first major issue students encounter when researching on the
internet is determining which sources are really reliable. There’s so much
information that it can be difficult to distinguish what is credible from what
is not or what is outright false. Feeling overwhelmed by all the information
available is another common struggle. It’s simple to drown in the water
outlet of resources and get lost in the focus of what’s in fact relevant. And
then there’s the danger of plagiarism, particularly when it’s so easy to copy
and paste without properly attributing sources. Ultimately, to solve these
challenges students need to develop critical thinking skills, understand how
to evaluate credible sources, and how to time and resource manage.
