Course Duration: One Day
The Internet is constantly changing, and this course make sense of the chaos with this one-day program focused on developing core skills for conducting accurate Internet research.
You will be guided through each step of the research process: crafting a research strategy, performing different types of searches, organizing notes, and citing sources.
Session 1: Course Overview
Session 2: Creating a Search Plan
- Key Elements of a Search Plan
- Getting Focused
Session 3: Searching the Surface Web
- What is a Search Engine?
- Building a Keyword List
- Step-By-Step Searching Guide
- Performing an Advanced Search
- Searching for Quick Facts
- Internet Scavenger Hunt
- Debrief
Session 4: Diving Into the Deep Web
- About the Deep Web
- Making Connections
Session 5: Searching for Multimedia
- Search Techniques
- Making Connections
Session 6: Assessing Research Sites
- Analyzing Your Sources
- Making Connections
- Checking Your Facts
Session 7: Staying Organized with Research Tools
Session Eight: Citing Sources
- Summary
- Recommended Reading List
- Post-Course Assessment
- Pre- and Post-Assessment Answer Keys
- Personal Action Plan