In class we discussed the different methods that we might use to conduct research online. My go-to method is Google search. We discussed various ways to narrow down search results to fit your exact needs. By using Google's Advanced Search options, people can specify date ranges, authors, domains, key words, exact phrases and many other details of the info they wish to find. By using Google's advanced search, students can find what they are looking for much faster. Another great resource is Google Scholar Search, which searches web databases of scholarly sources for the information. This is a great tool when looking for research material and educational suplements.
Once useful information is found , it is important to evaluate the quality and authenticity of the source. Here are some key attributes to evaluate the article/source:
- Author
- History
- Date of article
- Purpose of article
- Domain (.edu vs. .com)
- Writing/language/grammar quality
- Reviews on the source
- Web design, is it professional?
- References
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