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| Exploring the Internet |
G O A L : |
address some common misconceptions
- introduce search engines
- learn how to evaluate WEBSITEs
- learn how to cite online resources
- learn how to e-mail, download, print
Exercise:
1. Take this:
pre - quiz to find out what your
concept is regarding Internet resources |
Common Misconceptions: |
- everything is on the Internet
most of the scholarly materials has not been entered yet!
- all published materials are FREE
not true - Many scholarly WEBSITEs ask for a password
- if published on the Internet, it must be good
not true - many reference sources are still only available
in print
Introducing Search Engines: |
Government Resources |
Internet Search Tools |
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Internet Search Tools = 34 links
- General = 15 links
- Meta Searches = 9 links
- Classified & Subject Listings = 10 links
International Search Engines |
Exercise:
1. use
Colossus
a. select a country
b. choose one search engine, and
c. find your local newspaper
2. use
Country based Search Engines
a. select the country which borders you
b. choose one search engine, and
c. find a charity [ = an organization which
is collecting money to help a special cause ]
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How to Evaluate WEBSITEs : |
A. AUTHORITY & ACCURACY
- is the author identified
- are his / her credentials listed
- is there a sponsoring institution listed
Exercise:
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B. OBJECTIVITY
- is the purpose clearly stated
- is the information impartially presented
Exercise:
1. Evaluate the following Web links regarding
objectivity.
2. Find:
a. one (1) WEBSITE which in your judgement
is objective; and
b. one (1) which is not. |
C. COVERAGE
- does the link satisfy the needs of the
audience
- is the topic covered comprehensively
Exercise:
1. Evaluate the following Web links regarding
coverage: healthfinder
2. Find:
a. one (1) WEBSITE which in your judgement
covers the topic well; and
b. one (1) which is not.
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D. CURRENCY
- link updated lately
- are the links up-to-date
Exercise:
1. Evaluate the following links regarding
currency:
2. Find:
a. one (1) WEBSITE which in your judgement is
current, up-to-date; and
b. one (1) which is not. |
Citing Internet Resources: |
Exercise:
1. Take a look at:
Guide to Citing Internet Resources
to get familiar with the format of citing these resources
2. Cite:
a. one (1) article from a periodical found in HTML
format and
b. one (1) article in PDF format
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How to E-mail, Download, Print: |
Exercise:
1. Take a close look at:
E-mail |
Download |
Print
2. E-mail this lecture to yourself.
3. What do have to watch when you download?
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Updated: September 14, 2006
