Conducting Research using the Internet
Course Length: 1 Day

This course presents the skills to perform searches and use a web browser to complete effective research on the Internet.  The course will provides students with a basic understanding of Internet research and search engines.

 
Windows 95/98: Level 1 (or equivalent experience)

Lesson 1: Internet Research Basics

• Listing Advantages and Disadvantages of Conducting Research on the Internet
• Describing Myths Surrounding Internet Research
• Distinguishing Between Static and Dynamic Research

• Evaluation of Other Browsers
• Managing Multiple Windows
• Using Your Browser History
• Turning Off Graphics and Java

Lesson 3: Creating Boolean Searches

• Using Boolean Operators

• Using Search Engine Operators

• Choosing Search Terms Carefully

Lesson 4: Using Internet Research Tools

• Using Directories

• Using Search Engines

• Using Meta-search Tools

• Using Newsgroups

• Using Mailing Lists

• Finding People

Lesson 5: Leveraging Off-line Methods

• Saving and Browsing Locally

• Evaluating Archiving Tools

• Evaluating On- and Off-line Agents

Lesson 6: Assessing Reliability and Authenticity

• Evaluating Content

• Examining the Author

• Determining Bias

• Measuring Support

Lesson 7: Using Academic Tools

• Using Academic Web Sites

• Using Library Catalogs   

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