Chapter 9: Reading and Evaluating

Electronic Sources

Chapter 9: Reading and Evaluating

Electronic Sources

GROUP 6

NATASHA T09 HAZWAN T09

AMINT10 SHAFIQ T10

IZATIT10

Objective:Objective:

In this chapter you will learn to read and study electronic sources differently than print sources.

LEARNING PRINCIPLE: study the different types of material differently, depending on the nature of the material and on what you are expected to do once you have studied it.

The Features of a Web SiteThe Features of a Web SiteA Web site is a location on the World Wide Web

where you can obtain information on a particular subject.

Each page is called a Web page.The first page is called a home page.Navigational buttons or icons allow you to move to

different pages.Links are highlighted words that take you to other pages

in the Web site.

Web Site AddressesWeb Site Addresses

A Web site has its own address or URL (Uniform Resource Locator).

A browser program (Microsoft Explorer or Netscape Navigator) helps you find the site you want.

Sometimes you need a name to use online, called a username, and a password to get started.

How to Locate SourcesHow to Locate Sources

Identify KeywordsUse Subject Directories (INFOMINE, Lycos,

Yahoo)Use a Search Engine (Alta Vista, WebCrawler,

Infoseek, etc.)Use a Metasearch Engine (MetaFind, DogPile,

PROFUsion)

How to Evaluate Internet Sources

How to Evaluate Internet Sources

1) Check the site’s sponsor or publisher.2) Check the author for credentials.3) Check the date of the posting for

currency.4) Discover the purpose of posting.5) Check the links to see if they work

and are reputable.6) Cross-check your information.

Why Electronic Text Requires New Reading

Strategies

Why Electronic Text Requires New Reading

StrategiesReading Web sites involves paying attention to sound, graphics, and movement, as well as words.

Text on Web sites comes in brief, independent screenfuls, sometimes called nodes.

Read slower, perhaps 25% slower!

Develop New Ways of Thinking and ReadingDevelop New Ways of Thinking and Reading

I. Focus on Your PurposeII. Get Used to the Site’s Design and LayoutIII. Pay Attention to How Information Is OrganizedIV. Use Links to Find the Information You Need

I. Explore links.II. Use Bookmarks and Favorites.III. Print and read offline.IV. Use the “Back” button to find your way “home.”

Electronic Learning AidsElectronic Learning Aids

I. CD-ROMs that accompany textbooksII. E-mailIII. Newsgroups: forums to talk or chat with a

group of people

How to Use a CD-ROMHow to Use a CD-ROM

I. Try it out!II. Use them, but not in place of your text.III. Use as a chapter review.IV. Use for reviewing, practicing, and studying for

exams.V. Use the notepad to add your notes.VI. Space out your practice and consolidate your

learning. Stop and reflect.

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