Teaching Internet Research Skills
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COURSE SECTIONSHypothetical Research Exercises NAVIGATIONSPONSORSDrexel University, |
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time do you have? Let's face reality: Acquiring the skills necessary
to identify bogus information, particularly well-presented deceptive
information, demands considerable general knowledge, a healthy dose of
skepticism, and experience with the publication medium.
You have an hour. Moreover, you have to cover search strategies, Internet basics, or how to use a Web browser, as well. What practical advice can you offer? Below appear suggestions in order of importance (in the event you have an hour and half!). |
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| Teaching Patrons How To Assess Quality | ||
| Develop
handouts
and cheat sheets.
Explain why quality on the Web is a concern. Illustrate how to analyze a Web page address. Teach the five basic criteria for assessing quality in information. |
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