| Advanced Search techniques
Using Advanced Search Techniques enables you to "fine tune" your subject search. Try some of the following recommended sits which show you how to use Boolean logic and advanced search strategies. Spiders Apprentice: how to use web search engines effectively |
Basic Search Techniques There are 2 basic options available: 1) Type URL in Location box (under toolbar) 2) Select "Net Search" option from Toolbar and Search Tips: |
Evaluating Internet Information
Whilst the Internet can be a valuable source of information, consider the following points before using your selected site for research purposes.
1) Author's credibility - what are their qualifications? Are they experts in the subject?
2) Date of publication
3) Country of publication
4) Educational (edu) or Commercial (com) site
5) Bias
6) Bibliography of references provided
Evaluation of Internet sites
Criteria for evaluating online resources:
Classroom Resource Reviews
http://www.crr.qed.qld.gov.au/reviews/webinqu5.dll?
Thinking Critically about WWW Resources
www.library.ucla.edu/libraries/college/instruct/critical.htm
Testing the surf: criteria for evaluating Internet information resources
www.info.lib.uh.edu/pr/v8/n3/smit8n3.html
Internet Alert for Parents
Internet advice for families has been established by the Federal Government to put safe Internet surfing within the reach of everyone. http://www.netalert.net.au/