Learning Exercise

net.TUTOR

This assignment explores Internet tools and research techniques.

Course: Computer Fundamentals

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Date last modified:: December 5, 2008
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net.TUTOR

Online tutorials for learning about Internet tools (browser, e-mail, discussion), searching skills in Web and library... see more

Material Type:: Tutorial
Author:: Nancy O'Hanlon, Ohio State University Libraries

Exercise

Evaluating Web Content WebQuest After completing the tutorial, students will complete a web quest that require them to evaluate a web site. The activity has set the stage of a research project that has led to a particular web site. The task is for the student to evaluate the web site. The activity provides instruction on what to look for when evaluating the site and an evaluation form to be used to determine if the assigned site to evaluate is valid source of information. Source: http://teachertech.rice.edu/Participants/bchristo/lessons/evalwebsites/

Disciplines

Audience

College Upper Division

Technical Notes

Author Rachel Foster

Topics

Evaluating Information: Authoritative Sources

Type of Task

Individual

Learning Objectives

Evaluate major categories of information on the Internet to identify authoritative sources of information.