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DECADES
PROJECT​
LESSON 2: How to Improve Online Research Skills
Introduction
The second lesson covers online research skills needed to do well on the Decades Project. For this lesson, you will perform online research and document your sources. You will first watch a multimedia presentation on improving online research skills. Then you will read the corresponding readings. Next, you complete the online research skills assignment and participate in the discussion question for online research skills. Finally, you will complete the brief online research skills quiz to check your skills!
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
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Assess and choose a search engine.
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Identify effective search terms and parameters.
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Evaluate websites to find credible sources.
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Develop proper MLA citations.
MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATION
The multimedia presentation will talk about the objectives to improve online research skills and go over the learning activities for this lesson. If you would like more information on different online research methods, please complete the readings below. If you would like to practice your online research skills, please complete the activities below.
READINGS
"Choose the Best Search for Your Information Need." NoodleTools. Web. 23 Feb. 2016. <http://www.noodletools.com/debbie/literacies/information/5locate/adviceengine.html>.
Hudson, Hannah Trierweiler. "The 6 Online Research Skills Your Students Need | Scholastic.com." Scholastic Teachers. Web. 23 Feb. 2016. <http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/6-online-research-skills-your-students-need>.
O'Hanlon, Leslie Harris. "Teaching Students Better Online Research Skills." Education Week. 20 May 2013. Web. 23 Feb. 2016. <http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2013/05/22/32el-studentresearch.h32.html>.
Russell, Tony, Alan Brizee, Elizabeth Angeli, Russell Keck, Joshua M. Paiz, Michelle Campbell, Rodrigo Rodriguez-Fuentes, and Daniel P. Kenzie. "MLA Formatting and Style Guide." Purdue OWL. 2014 Oct. 10. Web. 23 Feb. 2016. <https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/>.
Introduction
For the second assignment, you will research credible sources that will aid you in your Decades Project. You select sources based on your topic and then you will determine what makes them a credible source. You will choose at least five sources and respond in a discussion thread about why you chose each source.
Please click "Read More" to access the instructions for this assignment.
ASSIGNMENT
DISCUSSION QUESTION
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