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Taming the Beast
Using the InternetEfficiently & Effectively
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Tame the Beast
To use the Internet efficiently and effectively, you must have FEAR!
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Tame the Beast
1. Internet searching
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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.
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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!
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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:
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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
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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!
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Go on to the next step:
EVALUATE