Conducting Accurate Internet Research

This course is going to provide you with the skills you will need to get the most of an Internet search. You will learn where to look for information, how to find it, and the types of information that you can, and cannot, find online. It looks at the surface web and then takes you further in your searching skills to the deep web.

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Learning Objectives:
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- 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

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Course Details

We’ve all used the Internet to search for the answer to a question we might have. The question could be as simple as “Who won last night’s ball game?” or an in-depth query for our university research paper. This course provides a road map for searching the Web without getting lost, sidetracked, or getting the wrong information. It provides simple tips and examples and points us in the right direction.

Modules:

  1. Course Overview
  2. Creating a Search Plan
  3. Searching the Surface Web
  4. Diving Into the Deep Web
  5. Searching for Multimedia
  6. Assessing Research Sites
  7. Staying Organized with Research Tools
  8. Citing Sources
  9. Personal Action Plan
  10. Recommended Reading List
  11. Post-Course Assessment

Course Features
  • 180 minutes
  • Mobile Friendly
  • Mac & PC Compatible
  • Quizzes
  • Reports
  • Easy to Use
  • Accessible

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