Conducting Accurate Internet Research (WRS03EO)
Instructor
Savvy
Reviews
Course Overview
What Will Students Learn?
- Describe why Internet research skills are important
- Create a search plan
- Identify what resources are the most appropriate for your search
- Search the surface web and the deep web using a variety of tools
- Assess the credibility and validity of a website
- Organize research notes
- Cite sources and avoid plagiarism
What Topics are Covered?
- Creating a Search Plan
- Searching the Surface Web
- Diving Into the Deep Web
- Searching for Multimedia
- Assessing Research Sites
- Staying Organized with Research Tools
- Citing Sources
Course Content
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Academy Topics
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Pre-Course Assessment
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Creating a Search Plan
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Key Elements of a Search Plan
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Getting Focused
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Searching the Surface Web
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What is a Search Engine?
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Building a Keyword List
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Step-By-Step Searching Guide
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Performing an Advanced Search
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Searching for Quick Facts
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Internet Scavenger Hunt
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Debrief
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Diving Into the Deep Web
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About the Deep Web
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Making Connections
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Searching for Multimedia
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Search Techniques
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Making Connections
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Assessing Research Sites
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Analyzing Your Sources
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Making Connections
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Checking Your Facts
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Staying Organized with Research Tools
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Citing Sources
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Recommended Reading List
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Post-Course Assessment
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