Gaining some knowledge

If you want more information on a subject or an answer to a specific question, you're probably like me and automatically go straight to Google. But what happens when you want to learn even more about a specific topic? You don't just want the most popular answers you want the most accurate answer.

The exercise I have for today is to help me develop more knowledge on the topic of my research essay. I was supposed to search for a topic on a metasearch engine, rather than just using google. I chose to use Mamma.com and Dogpile.com. 

The first search engine I used was Dogpile.com. While I found a few more websites than the ones listed, these were the most interesting and relevant relating to my topic. 

1.  Losing weight without fad diets. 
1. This website points out how fad diets are unnecessary. It also gives some helpful tips on how to you achieve your goals in a healthy manner.
2.  http://www.webmd.com/diet/guide/the-truth-about-fad-diets
2.  Side Effects of Unhealthy Fad Diets
1. Explains the issues and negative side effects that fad diets or "yo-yo" diets can result in. Gives examples of what a healthy diet really looks like. 
2. http://www.fitho.in/side-effects-of-unhealthy-fad-diets/

Mamma.com

1. When Eating Healthy Becomes and Unhealthy Obsession
1. A disorder, called Orthorexia, is the main topic of this web page. It talks about how this is a serious issue that is usually unheard of.
2. http://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/060109p40.shtml

I found this exercise to be very helpful. Not only did it give me new ideas for my paper, but I also read about things relating to my topic that I had never heard of before. I feel that by digging deeper for information and searching beyond the easy and accessible Google, I have been able to expand my knowledge and understanding on even more than just my specific topic.