Last week, we focused on the difference between scholarly and popular sources. While popular sources do have an important place in research, there are important considerations for searching for these resources on the Internet. This discussion introduces you to the concept of the "Internet Filter Bubble" and how it can affect your search results when using certain search engines, such as Google. The second discussion this week will examine how to pop the filter bubble.
Prepare: Watch the Ted Talk Eli Pariser: Beware Online "Filter Bubbles" (transcript) and read the How to Pop Your Filter Bubble! handout.
Reflect: Consider your reaction to the video and how this topic applies to your own experience researching on the internet. Think about the suggestions from the How to Pop Your Filter Bubble! handout and select three that you feel will help you pop your filter bubble.
Write: Consider your reaction to the video and how this topic applies to your own experience researching on the internet. Think about the suggestions from the How to Pop Your Filter Bubble!handout and select three that you feel will help you pop your filter bubble.
Write: Answer the following questions in your post.
What were your initial thoughts on the filter bubble after watching the Ted Talk?
What are the positive and negative effects of the filter bubble, particularly in relation to ethical issues that may arise?
How could this filter bubble impact the research you conduct online for your Final Paper, the Annotated Bibliography?
Which three suggestions for popping your Internet filter bubble did you select? Explain why you chose those three.
Do you feel popping your filter bubble is important for all of the searches (i.e., professional, academic, personal) you conduct online or only some? Why or why not?
To maximize the opportunity for vigorous discussion, you must respond to at least one classmate. Post to this discussion on at least three separate days of the week. Your posts must total at least 400 words after you address the questions noted above. Your first post must be completed by Day 3 (Thursday) and the remainder of your posts must be completed by Day 7 (Monday). You must answer all aspects of the prompt at some point during the week. Also, be sure to reply to your classmates and instructor.