Research Skills
Whenever you have surfed the internet, the chances are you either clicked here and there or followed a trail of what interested you. Have you at times had your search seem like a scavenger hunt consumed with finding facts in different spots? If so, learning to use the Internet for research can be among the most useful skills that an individual can develop. Below are a series of tools and skills that will help you find what you are looking for more efficinetly and determine how reliable the information is.
WEBSITE RELIABILITY
There are several key things that you should look for when assessing the reliability of a source. These are outlined below.
|
|
EFFECTIVE Website SearchING
Google, along with many other search engines can be a daunting and overwhelming place to look for information at times. While the search process is incredibly fast in itself, the human element of the Internet search equation can often limit what you can find. Use some of the below tools to help you with your searches and find things you are specifically look for quicker.
LOWER LEVEL REASERCH SKILLS
- Google New Search: This is a really good way to get up to date information and interviews with real people about real life situations. Here is an example of a News Search in Google that we have used in the past.
- Use CRTL F: It is often a good idea to go straight to the bottom as a web page and have a look. Here you might find lots of clues that would suggest it is a good or bad web site. You can also use Command or CTRL F to find specific words form a vocab list for example. This saves you reading all through the web page.
- Search within a set time frame: You can now research within a specific time period. This is a good way to ensure you get up to date information but you can also search for specific dates.
HIGHER LEVEL RESEARCH SKILLS
|
|