In a virtual world where there are hundreds of millions of pages available with information of all kinds, searching the Internet effectively is an increasingly necessary skill. Learn with us how to separate the wheat from the chaff by using the available tools and asking the right questions.
In the course you will learn how to plan a search from the beginning and how to use the various tools that the Internet puts at your fingertips to find what you need. We will look at tools to search for videos, images, royalty-free content and institutional information, among many other things.
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Learning objectives
- You will learn how to plan a search from the beginning
- We will show you how to use the various tools that the internet puts at your disposal to find what you need
- We will look at tools to search for videos, images, royalty-free content, institutional information, and much more
- You will learn how to plan a search from the beginning
- We will show you how to use the various tools that the internet puts at your disposal to find what you need
- We will look at tools to search for videos, images, royalty-free content, institutional information, and much more
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Review search query operators
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Start the course with a stronger foundation by practicing search techniques in advance to get better search results.
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List out common search operators
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Research detailed documentation of specific search operators
Follow tutorials on using advanced search features
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Following tutorials will help you brush up on fundamental skills and learn new techniques to improve your search efficiency.
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Search for tutorials on advanced search features
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Watch and follow along with tutorials
Follow tutorials on browser extensions for better web searching
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By exploring browser extensions, you can improve your search experience and efficiency, allowing you to find the needed results faster.
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Search for browser extensions for web searching
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Pick a few extensions and try them out
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Practice using Google Scholar to search academic resources
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Learn about different features of Google Scholar and how to optimize your searches to find credible and relevant academic sources.
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Google Scholar
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Search for tutorials on using Google Scholar
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Watch tutorials and practice searching for academic resources
Join a study group to discuss search strategies
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Collaborating in a study group will allow you to share and learn from different perspectives and search techniques, leading to better search results.
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Search Strategies
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Join an existing study group focusing on search strategies
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Attend study group sessions and actively participate in discussions
Follow tutorials on evaluating the credibility of online sources
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Understanding source credibility is crucial for avoiding misinformation and bias. This activity will equip you with techniques to critically evaluate online sources.
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Critical Thinking
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Search for tutorials on evaluating the credibility of online sources
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Watch tutorials and practice applying these techniques to assess different sources
Create an infographic or visual guide on your most effective search strategies
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This activity encourages you to synthesize what you have learned and share your knowledge in a creative way, reinforcing your understanding of effective search strategies.
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Search Strategies
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Brainstorm key search strategies
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Choose a visual format for your infographic or guide
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Design and create your visual resource
Review search query operators
Show steps
Start the course with a stronger foundation by practicing search techniques in advance to get better search results.
Show steps
- List out common search operators
- Research detailed documentation of specific search operators
Follow tutorials on using advanced search features
Show steps
Following tutorials will help you brush up on fundamental skills and learn new techniques to improve your search efficiency.
Show steps
- Search for tutorials on advanced search features
- Watch and follow along with tutorials
Follow tutorials on browser extensions for better web searching
Show steps
By exploring browser extensions, you can improve your search experience and efficiency, allowing you to find the needed results faster.
Show steps
- Search for browser extensions for web searching
- Pick a few extensions and try them out
Practice using Google Scholar to search academic resources
Show steps
Learn about different features of Google Scholar and how to optimize your searches to find credible and relevant academic sources.
Browse courses on
Google Scholar
Show steps
- Search for tutorials on using Google Scholar
- Watch tutorials and practice searching for academic resources
Join a study group to discuss search strategies
Show steps
Collaborating in a study group will allow you to share and learn from different perspectives and search techniques, leading to better search results.
Browse courses on
Search Strategies
Show steps
- Join an existing study group focusing on search strategies
- Attend study group sessions and actively participate in discussions
Follow tutorials on evaluating the credibility of online sources
Show steps
Understanding source credibility is crucial for avoiding misinformation and bias. This activity will equip you with techniques to critically evaluate online sources.
Browse courses on
Critical Thinking
Show steps
- Search for tutorials on evaluating the credibility of online sources
- Watch tutorials and practice applying these techniques to assess different sources
Create an infographic or visual guide on your most effective search strategies
Show steps
This activity encourages you to synthesize what you have learned and share your knowledge in a creative way, reinforcing your understanding of effective search strategies.
Browse courses on
Search Strategies
Show steps
- Brainstorm key search strategies
- Choose a visual format for your infographic or guide
- Design and create your visual resource
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