ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Guide to information sources

Imagine you are hungry and you want to find some food. There are many places where you can get the food from like your home, a restaurant, or a grocery store. Similarly, when you want to find information about a topic, there are many sources where you can get it from.

Some sources of information are like your home, they are private and personal like books, journals, and encyclopedias. They have been written by experts who have studied and know a lot about a particular subject. You can find them in libraries or read them online. They are very good sources of information because they go into a lot of detail and you can learn a lot from them.

Other sources of information are like restaurants, they are in the public domain and people can access them freely like websites, blogs, and databases. They can be written by anyone who has access to the internet and wants to share their thoughts on a particular topic. They are useful because they have different perspectives, ideas, and opinions which can help you see a topic from different angles.

Just like when you go to a grocery store and you need to be careful what you buy and eat, you also need to be careful with the information that you find online. Some information can be misleading or incorrect. You need to check the source of the information and verify it with other sources before you use it.

In summary, information sources are like places where you can find food. Some sources are personal and private while others are public and can be accessed by anyone. You need to be careful with the information you get and always verify it before you use it.