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title: "Doing research on the Web is like using a library assembled piecemeal… — Roger Ebert Quote #92 | QuotesBy.net"
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> # Doing research on the Web is like using a library assembled piecemeal by pack rats and vandalized nightly.

[Roger Ebert](https://quotesby.net/Roger-Ebert)\#92

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## About this quote

What does it mean?Web research is chaotic and unreliable compared to organized libraries.In plain termsFinding info online is messy like a disorganized library.What can you take from it?Be cautious when using web sources for research.

### Where it applies

- online research
- information seeking

### Putting it to work

- verify web sources
- cross check data

### Questions to consider

- How do you vet online info?
- Is web info better now?

### Another view

Digital libraries have improved since this was written.

## More from Roger Ebert

1. > By directing one good film, you prove that you had a movie inside of you. By directing two, you prove you are a director.

[Permalink to quote \#91](https://quotesby.net/Roger-Ebert/91/ "Permalink to quote 91")
2. > Every great film should seem new every time you see it.

[Permalink to quote \#93](https://quotesby.net/Roger-Ebert/93/ "Permalink to quote 93")
3. > As a general principle, I believe films are the wrong medium for fact. Fact belongs in print. Films are about emotions. My notion is that JFK is no more, or le…

[Permalink to quote \#90](https://quotesby.net/Roger-Ebert/90/ "Permalink to quote 90")

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1. > Wikipedia, eh? Must be accurate then! The age interview (17 Feb 2007)

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2. > Everything's wrong on Wikipedia.

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3. > The cure to information overload is more information. \[1\]

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