| Reviewed: |
Nov 20, 2012 by Library and Information Services |
| Overview: |
Tutorial designed to teach college-level students about evaluating Internet sources for academic work and provides an overview of issues about plagiarism, copyright and citations. Internet Detective provides a discussion of the type and quality of information available online and provides criteria and practice in evaluation of Internet sites. |
| Learning Goals: |
Designed to teach college/university students why quality is an issue for online sources, practical skills they can use to evaluate online sources, information about why indiscriminate Internet research is not appropriate for academic work, and an overview of the issues relating to plagiarism, copyright a citation of Internet sources. |
| Target Student Population: |
The tutorial is designed for college/university- level students. The content level is appropriate for all ages of new or returning students taking higher education courses. |
| Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills: |
Internet and browser access required. The tutorial is available in a web version and as a downloadable version that for use in Virtual Learning Environments (VLES). |
| Type of Material: |
Free, online tutorial that Includes text content, practical exercises, and brief quiz questions. Available for non-commercial, academic and research use in the UK and elsewhere. |
| Recommended Uses: |
Use prior to a library instruction session as an introduction to material or as a stand-alone learning object. The tutorial could be used as supplemental, online content for in class or for Web-based courses. |
| Technical Requirements: |
Browser only. The tutorial can also be added to online courses using VLE (Virtual Learning Environment) download for Moodle, Blackboard and Web CT. |
