ETECH WEEK 2-5 Flashcards
Pratice of using internet information
INTERNET SEARCH/RESEARCH
Outline the following cycle for online research projects
BARRON AND IVERS (1996)
Steps in research process
STEP 1: QUESTIONING
STEP 2: PLANNING
STEP 3: GATHERING
STEP 4: SORTING & SIFTING
STEP 5: SYNTHESIZING
STEP 6: EVALUATING
Before going on the Internet, you should structure their questions.
STEP 1: QUESTIONING
Develop a search strategy with a list of sites to investigate.
STEP 2: PLANNING
Use the Web to collect and gather information.
STEP 3: GATHERING
Analyze and categorize the data they gathered on the Web.
STEP 4: SORTING & SIFTING
Integrate the information into the lesson and draw conclusions.
STEP 5: SYNTHESIZING
Assess the results, and if necessary, begin the process again.
EVALUATING
Powerful tools that index millions of web sites.
SEARCH ENGINES
Using this will help to find specific phrases involving more than one word.
QUOTATION MARK
Adding a + sign before a word means that it MUST be included in each site listed.
ADDITION SIGN (+)
Adding a - sign before a word means that it will NOT appear in the sites listed.
SUBTRACTION SIGN (-)
Can be used for wild-cards in some search engines.
AESTERISKS (*)
Are sources listed for the facts?
ACCURACY
Can information be verified through another source?
ACCURACY
Has the site been edited for grammar, spelling, etc.?
ACCURACY
Is the publisher reputable?
AUTHORITY
Is the sponsorship clear?
AUTHORITY
Is a phone number or postal address available?
AUTHORITY
Is there a link to the sponsoring organization?
AUTHORITY
Is the author qualified to write on this topic?
AUTHORITY
Does the sponsor have commercial interests?
OBJECTIVITY
Is advertising included on the page?
OBJECTIVITY