What's the "Web"? What's the "Internet"?
Defining the Web/defining the Internet;understand the important differences
Web vs. books/journals - what's the difference?
Why the Web should not be relied upon exclusively
Types of information on the Web
Examples of types of Web resources
How to find information on the Web
Navigating the Web; reading Web addresses (URLs); using Web search engines and Web subject guides
How to evaluate information on the Web
Web evaluation criteria
How to cite Web resources
Important elements of citing Web resources
Click the
Research Log
to record your notes about search engines and Web evaluation.
Practice what you have learned!
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Last updated 1/12/07
