Ways To Conduct Accurate Internet Research
As the Internet grows, it becomes harder to find accurate information from a reliable source on time. As research expert, Gary Price puts it, “The haystack is growing and finding the needles takes more time and requires greater skill.”
This one-day course will teach students how to conduct accurate Internet research by building a search plan, exploring both the surface web and the deep web, and staying organized. Students will also learn how to think critically and find the most reliable sources for their Internet search.
What do Will Students learn in this event?
- Describe why Internet research techniques are important
- Create a search strategy
- Identify what resources are the most relevant for your search
- Browse the surface web and the deep web using a variety of tools
- Examine the credibility and validity of a website
- Organize research notes
- Cite sources and prevent plagiarism
What Subjects Are Covered?
- Creating a Search strategy
- Browsing the Surface Web
- Exploring the Deep Web
- Looking for Multimedia Assessing Research Sites
- Staying Organized with Research Tools
- Citing Sources
What's Included in this course?
- Instruction by a skilled facilitator
- Small, interactive classes
- Course materials and specialised manual
- Personalized certificate of completion