Module 3: Finding and Evaluating Resources
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INTRODUCTION TO MODULE 3
Watch this screencast video that includes directions on how to complete this module.
DUE DATES FOR MODULE 3The assignments below are due by (date)
- Module 3 reading
- Decoding URLs screencast
- Advanced searching screencast
- Discussion Board Post
- Take Home Quiz
MODULE OVERVIEWGoals and Objectives
- Navigate and research the World Wide Web for information, assess and document the validity and reliability of the information gathered.
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Module 3 ReadingModule 3 Reading assignment has two parts:
Due date: Sunday, January 29 by 11:59 PM
Part 1: All of you have experience finding information on the Internet, however, most of you will greatly improve your efficiency and efficacy by carefully reading the information in these two sections of the OWL site. - Read each section of “Searching the World Wide Web”
- Read each section of “Evaluating Sources of Information”
Part 2: After completing the other learning activities in this module, take the Module 3 Take Home Quiz found below. Web site evaluation check listAttached Files:
evaluation_checklist_2009_spring.docx (31.424 KB)
This is a handy form to help you evaluate online resources you find. Use it a few times to improve your ability to quickly distinguish the good from the bad.
This is just FYI (For Your Information) if you are curious.
This is also FYI in case you are interested.
Decoding URLs ScreencastAttached Files:- Decoding URLS S17-outline.pdf (80.206 KB)
Click here to watch a screencast about how to decode URLs. An outline of the PowerPoint is attached for your review; it is NOT a substitute for watching and listening to the screencast.
NAME EDITED Advanced Searching in Google Screencast. Watch this screencast demonstrating how to use the advanced search features in Google. Aug 19, 2017 7:01:22 PM How to Decode URLS Aug 19, 2017 7:01:22 PM Decoding URLs Screencast Watch this screencast on how to decode URLs.
Aug 19, 2017 7:01:23 PM Finding and Evaluation Web Resources Introduction Aug 19, 2017 7:01:23 PM In case you are interested in the technology Google uses, take a tour of the Google Data Center Aug 19, 2017 7:01:23 PM How Google Search Works Aug 19, 2017 7:01:23 PM Web site evaluation check list. Download this handy form to help you evaluate online resources you find. Use it a few times to improve your ability to quickly distinguish the good from the bad. Aug 19, 2017 7:01:23 PM Advanced Searching in Google ScreencastClick here to watch a screencast demonstrating how to use the advanced search features in Google.
REMINDERSHelpful reminders:
- Check your grades weekly. Please let me know if you have any questions.
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FYI: How Google Search Works
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