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Mastering Online Research: Effective Techniques for Evaluating Resources

In an era where information is abundant, knowing how to navigate online resources effectively is essential. This guide explores the importance of questioning the authority of web sources and highlights techniques for improving search efficiency. Learn how to utilize advanced search methods such as Boolean searching, using quotations for exact phrases, and managing keywords through truncation and wildcards. Whether you're conducting academic research or seeking reliable information, mastering these skills will enhance your web searching capabilities.

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Mastering Online Research: Effective Techniques for Evaluating Resources

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  1. Evaluating Online Resources and Research Techniques Grace Jones June 22, 2012 Grace Jones

  2. Searching the Web

  3. Use the Web Well • In the Right Place: • Google insufficient? Try library websites / Database • Doubt and Details • Question the authority of all these Web sources • Look for correct spelling/grammar/citation

  4. Web Page vs. Page on the Web • Any search result on google • A specialized site like google scholar • Source: • Academic credentials, professional training, or experience • Truncating: Cut http://www.ithacalibrary.com/sp/subjects/guide.php?, down to http://www.ithacalibrary.com/

  5. Search Methods • Phrase: • use quotations to find whole phrases • Search Engine Math • (+) for words that must display • (-) for words not wanted

  6. Wildcard: • use (*) for unknown words • Example: Unknown name “G* Kildall” • Boolean Searching: • AND, NOT, OR • Makes search results more specific

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