Is it a good idea to use http:://answers.yahoo.com as a resource for school papers?
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- Yes! its really cute.\n- You can make use of this answers for this purpose.\n- Because most of the people engaged here are enthusiastic, intelligent, experienced and cultured.\n- so, you can tell something to others and share your thoughts.\n- discuss your problems.\n- all the best\n----------------
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This depends on what you are reading it for. If you just have a simple quiz or test, and the teacher doesn't have a copy of the Cliff notes as well, you're probably gonna be fine.\n\nHowever, if you're writing a major paper it could be difficult. You can still get by with other research on the internet, but that will be iffy at best.\n\nMy advice, if you aren't going to read the book, is to use Cliff Notes, Spark Notes, AND any other similar sources. It will still be easier and quicker than reading the book, but by using several sources, you'll be better prepared for what you have to do for school.
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They are really quality answers. Very well written, to the point and informative. However, just some things you might want to keep in mind... answers like the hypothesis one or red pony were i think answered in a way best suited to Yahoo Answers. But for example you included one of your papers along with the professor's name, course number, etc. etc.... i would not want to include an entire paper of mine in which i had put in so much time and effort, on a site like this. other's might plagiarize even without meaning to do so, and it is best to give them pointers or general comments rather than sharing your entire work. But that's just my opinion, you may feel comfortable sharing it. If I were you, i would keep some of my really good ideas to myself rather than divulging everything... because in the world of academics, original ideas count.
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Best part of Yahoo! Answers? Getting people to answer your essay/paper questions/topics.
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We offer 100% FREE internet based solutions to help parents and students with homework or other school related questions. We offer multiple methods to obtain help, from online message boards (forums), to full website pages, to email support, to live chat with real teachers in almost every subject available.\n\nhttp://www.pathwhelp.org/
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Your question is a little vague and perhaps too broad in scope.\n\nHowever, in a general answer I can say no.  Websites are usually based on a specific company, school, person, organization, etc.  I do not know any site that would cover all schools.  You can do searches on Google to verify this.
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As a university student, I can tell you that at least professors in general will look down on using that as a source of academic info, although some secondary educators may differ on this point. The problem with it is that anyone can submit an article and be published. It is not peer-reviewed either, so the info may not be completely accurate or up-to-date. For a good source of info regarding encyclopedias, consult one that features articles written by experts in their respective fields, those who have solid credentials like PhDs, MDs, etc. Remember that, individually, opinions will vary from teacher to teacher about this topic, though.
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These sites can answer your question.
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www.answers.com and www.ask.com
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Can the content on your website help others with questions on Yahoo! Answers? If so, then you can include the link as a source when answering related questions. Since search engines regularly index pages from this site, your link will likely be picked up as well.\n\nHowever, be very careful while doing this because if your website doesn't have helpful content or if you post the link on unrelated questions, it will be considered spam and your account will be suspended.
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You are perfectly right and it is concerning.  I have seen hundreds of questions which are really homework questions.  This would certainly discourage kids from studying and finding answers on their own.  Perhaps I would suggest Yahoo to block access to users who are less than 18 years of age.\n\nIts also the responsibility of Yahoo users to direct students and not spood-feed them.
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citationmachine.net or maybe it is .com, but i used this all through high school, and it worked great for all my english classes from sophmore to college level. hope it works
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Your topic seems very specific and overly complicated.  Can you break it down a little or simplify it?  What is the subject area?  Do you mean "Does use of resources help students learn?"
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Hmmmmmmm... looking for material for a highschool essay????\nTry studying.
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I think Yahoo! Answers is accidentally creating a new generation of lazy kids. It seems that they would rather play video games or text message their friends than write their term papers. However, I think it is good if someone needs something explained to them but I don't think the answers should just be given to them. These kids need to learn.
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I think that children ought to do their own homework and turn to this site when they get stuck.\n\nI find it annoying when I see someone take an obvious homework question and put it straight into answers...it shows that they are too lazy even to use a search engine to look it up.\n\nI have heard from some people that they don't like to use search engines because then they have to read all the hits to figure out if it is one they can use or not.  So sometimes, I am tempted to give them incorrect answers that sound realistic as a lesson not to crib their homework.\n\nHowever, I think this site can be a good tool to supplement homework and even do some research on peoples' attitudes toward current events, etc.  Like any other tool, it can be misused.  I'm sure my teachers didn't appreciate me looking up the homework I got in school in the encyclopedia...same sort of thing really.
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I only use it for homework if I need help with getting a different perspective or opinion, not usually for something that is pure fact.  First of all, not all answers are to be trusted and second, its kinda lazy- I can't really talk though, because i've asked questions about my homework twice.