Research is a part of the writing process. I can't think of any type of novel or short story where I don't have a question or detail to research. But where do you go to research? Google?
I've heard professors at colleges tell their students they must provide an index of research they've done on their projects. Those professors tell me if one of those references is from the Wikipedia or snopes they pretty much discount the work. Professors don't think highly of wikipedia or internet information that is free because anyone can write anything they want on the internet.
Someone published is more likely to have good information. Someone who has done the proper research. Not someone who gets all their information from "hearsay".
What do you think? Are some internet sources firm? Or would you rather go to an encyclopedia? Which source would you trust more?
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