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Unit A: Research 2.0
Objectives
Understand Web 2.0
Understand research tools
Find the best sources
Find primary sources
Judge a source’s validity
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Objectives (cont’d)
Bookmark and highlight
Take notes and get organized
Cite sources and create a bibliography
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Understanding Web 2.0
Latest version of the Web turns read-only Web into read/write Web
Less about static viewing and more about participation
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What Is Web 2.0?
World Wide Web Collection of Web sites, made up of multiple
Web pages connected via navigation links Web pages reside on the Internet, a
network of computers around the world
Web 2.0 technologies give users ability to: Collaborate with others Interact in virtual or online communities Generate their own Web content
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Connecting with Web 2.0 Tools
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How Have Research Tools Changed?
Have become more specialized
Enable streamlining searches using subject guides and special research engines Only valid research sources appear in
search results
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What Collaboration ToolsAre Available?
Store versions of documents and presentations online so that colleagues can access and edit them in real time as if you were all in a virtual conference room
Share notes, create your own research databases, and schedule meetings from any device with an Internet connection
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Web 2.0 asa Virtual Conference Room
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What Tools Can HelpOrganize Ideas?
Mind-mapping software (note-taking software) Records information in best format for you Organizes complex ideas in a visual format;
easy to see connections between ideas and data
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How Can the Web Be Usedto Find Media?
Use Web sites to find media Flickr Creative Commons
Use tools to keep track of sources so you can properly cite all references and media used in research Easybib Ottobib Zotero
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Understanding Research Tools
Search enginesSubject guidesResearch databasesOnline catalogs
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Search Engines
Search the Web for media and information related to search terms or keywordsMeta-search engine Uses multiple search engines in a single
search, and returns more results
Examples: Google, Yahoo!, Bing, Ask.com, AllTheWeb, HotBot
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Subject Guides
Contain information that has already been categorized
Generally created by libraries or public organizations
Examples: University library sites or academicinfo.net
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Research Databases
Collection of data or links to data in many formats
Organized by topic; searching is quick and intuitive
Reputable databases are accurate and have been reviewed by experts
Subscription database Regularly updated by owner Requires a fee to access
Examples: EBSCOhost and ERIC
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Online Catalogs
Combine resources of multiple libraries
Do not contain resources themselves, but provide references and cross-references
Examples: Library of Congress Online Catalog and WorldCat
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Finding the Best Sources
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Finding Primary Sources
Drill down from a tertiary to a primary source
Type keyword(s) into a search engine, database, or subject guide
Open a tertiary source link in a new tab
Determine if the Web page lists any secondary or primary sources
Note works cited or further reading suggestions; open secondary link(s) in a new tab
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Finding Primary Sources (cont’d)
Open any external links leading to .gov or .edu sites in a new tab
Explore links for primary sources
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Judging a Source’s Validity
Is the reference a primary, secondary, or tertiary source?
Is the Web site for the source reputable?
Does the Web site for the source have an ulterior motive?
Is the author of the source an expert on the subject?
Is it possible to contact the author or organization?
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Judging a Source’s Validity (cont’d)
Do other sources confirm the information?
What is the domain of the Web site?
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Bookmarking and Highlighting
Use Web 2.0 bookmarks to return to favorite Web sites from any computer
Use Web 2.0 highlighting tools to highlight information on a Web page
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Taking Notes andGetting Organized
Use tools to help put information in your own words, process the information, and organize it in a way that makes sense
Use a mind-mapping tool to record information in a format that works for you
Assimilate the information by reviewing and reorganizing your notes using a mind map
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Example of a Mind Map
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Citing Sources andCreating a Bibliography
What information needs to be credited?
What format should the citation take(e.g., MLA, APA, Chicago, Turabian)?
What Web 2.0 tools are available?
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Summary
Early Web was mostly static; later included limited interactive features
Web 2.0 is all about dynamic Web pages, collaboration, and social networking
Use Web 2.0 to: Streamline research Share your work Connect with others interested in the same
subjects Gather, organize, and document information
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