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Researching with electronic tools

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Overview of Databases
Overview of the Web
Search strategies
Evaluating/ Interpreting search results
Capturing electronic information
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This module takes about 60 minutes to complete.

The ability to search effectively for information using electronic resources is an essential skill for university and for life.

After completing this module, you will be able to find and retrieve useful and relevant information from various databases and the Internet. You will understand basic search concepts, and be able to formulate effective search strategies.

Some parts of this module develop and reinforce concepts included in previous modules.

The following will be considered:

  • Overview of Databases
  • Overview of the Web
  • Search strategies
  • Evaluating/Interpreting search results
  • Capturing electronic information


 
   
 
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