ONLINE SEARCH AND ONLINE RESEARCH SKILLS.docx

**ONLINE SEARCH AND ONLINE RESEARCH SKILLS** **Online Search** is the process of interactively searching for and retrieving requested information via a computer from databases that are online. **Online Research** methods are ways in which researchers can collect data via the internet. They are als...

**ONLINE SEARCH AND ONLINE RESEARCH SKILLS** **Online Search** is the process of interactively searching for and retrieving requested information via a computer from databases that are online. **Online Research** methods are ways in which researchers can collect data via the internet. They are also referred to as Internet research, Internet science or iScience, or Web-based methods. **Web Browser** is an example of application software containing address bar that is developed to retrieve and view the information from web pages or HTML files present on the web servers. **Search Engine** is a kind of website through which users can search (through a search bar) the content available on the Internet.  **Easier and Faster Google Searching Tips** 1. Use unique and specific terms. 2. Use the minus (-) operator to narrow search. Ex. Caterpillar -inc 3. Use quotation marks for exact phrases. 4. Don't use common words and punctuation. 5. Capitalization does not matter. Ex. Technology, technology, TECHNOLOGY (all are the same regardless of how the letters are written) 6. Maximize autocomplete feature. **6 Online Research Skills** 1\. **Check Your Sources** - evaluate Web Resources as regards to: \- Currency -Accuracy -Authority -Objectively -Coverage 2\. **Ask Good Questions** \"The answers you get in the literature ***depend on the questions you pose***.\" --- Margaret Atwood 3\. **Go beyond the surface** - Persistence by continuing to pursue information to gain a broad perspective. "Think out of the box". 4\. **Be Patient** ―Patience is a virtue. Information needed may not present itself the first time. 5\. **Respect Ownership** - respecting intellectual property rights of creators and producers. 6\. **Use Your Networks** - using social networks and information tools to gather and share information.