Conducting Accurate Internet Research
As the Internet grows, it becomes increasingly challenging to find correct information from reliable sources in a timely manner. This one-day course teaches you how to conduct accurate Internet research by creating a search plan, searching both the surface web and the deep web, evaluating sources critically, staying organized, and citing sources properly. Whether you are performing a quick fact-check or a deep competitive analysis, you will leave with the skills and tools to find what you need efficiently and ethically.
What you'll learn
- Describe why Internet research skills are important
- Create a search plan
- Identify what resources are the most appropriate for your search
- Search the surface web and the deep web using a variety of tools
- Assess the credibility and validity of a website
- Organize research notes
- Cite sources and avoid plagiarism
