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Taming the Beast
Using the InternetEfficiently & Effectively
Tame the Beast
To use the Internet efficiently and effectively, you must have FEAR!
Tame the Beast
1. Internet searching
Become the Web Whisperer
Successful Internet searches are:
PLANNED
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1. Write out your topic.2. Circle the keywords that give
your topic meaning.3. Use these words as your search
terms. 5-8 is optimal!4. Venture off the Google path.5. Try page 2+ of the results list.
Become the Web Whisperer
Internet Search Guide: http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/Strategies.html
Worksheet: http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/AnalyseTopicForm.pdf
A comprehensive plan
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1. Use distinctive phrases in “ ” where possible – e.g. “affirmative action”.
2. Search for organizations that may have published information on your topic.
3. Include synonyms, acronyms, etc. associated with your topic keywords.
4. Try, learn, revise!
Become the Web Whisperer
Try the Search Engine Guide:http://www.searchengineguide.com/searchengines.html
Create your own search engine:http://www.google.com/cse/
http://www.rollyo.com/
Some alternate search engines:
Become the Web Whisperer
Watch a quick screencast on how to use this online resource designed for student research.
Try Google Scholar!
http://www.screencast.com/t/MzJmMTcz
Become the Web Whisperer
Successful Internet searches are:
FOCUSED
YOU ARE HERE
EXIT
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1. Explore avenues that will get you to your goal.
2. Surfing/Social Media = LATERUse bookmarks/favorites to remember interesting but unrelated sites.
3. Use bookmarks or a CITATION MANAGER to keep track of where you’ve been!
Go on to the next step:
EVALUATE
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