Competency:

Proficiency in the Use of Internet

Task 1: Identify search engines and meta search engines Task 2: Distinguish the special features of these engines. Task 3: Use directories and subdirectories to access an annotated list of links. Task 4: Use current URL suffixes; shorten the URL if link is broken or dead . Task 5: Type synonyms or specific keywords related to the topic. Task 6: Apply appropriate Boolean operators to get fewer but more useful hits. Task 7: Use indexes for subject areas to help reduce the number of web pages. Task 8: Use reputable sources produced by universities and established organizations. Task 9: Access information in discussion groups and in listservs. Task 10: Evaluate the credentials of authors, accuracy and recency of information.

Assessment Methods
Task: Use a search engine to look for relevant information.

Assessment 1 Perform a keyword search by using synonyms and specific keywords. Assessment 2 Do a Boolean search by using operators such as and, or, not Assessment 3 Use a metasearch or a specialized tool to run efficient searches on subject-related sites.

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