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PARTE 1 UNA VEZ LEIDO Y ANALIZADO LA LECTURA DADA, LEA LAS SIGUIENTES ORACIONES Y
DECIDA SI ESTAS SON VERDADERAS O FALSAS
1. What are some of the things that are typically included in academic articles?
Search engines are very helpful for research and together with search operators they perform a
more effective task of research.
3. What are search operators, and how can they help you find more relevant search results?
They are a series of symbols and commands that serve to delimit the results of the searches that
they carry out. Allowing you to perform searches and create filters in a more specific way.
4. What is WorldCat, and how can it help you find library resources?
WorldCat is a library network that allows you to not only find libraries in your community, but
also search their collections online. WorldCat details collections from tens of miles of institutions, in
many countries, that are or have been members of the OCLC worldwide cooperative.
Use the following questions to guide your review of each source you want to include:
• What is the purpose of the resource or website? Some sites are designed around educational
goals, while others are primarily focused on selling something or providing another type of
experience (eg entertainment, news).
• Who is the target audience for the information presented? The look of the site and the language
used can be a clue to the intended readers. Are other resources cited? Is the material based on
research or opinion?
• Who is the author or creator? Look for details about the writer's background. and experience on
the subject. Find information about their credentials, as well as check out other credible
publications in the field.
• Who sponsors the website? Is the website maintained by a school (?edu), government agency
(.gov), business (.com), or non-profit organization (.org)? The website extension is a starting point,
but you should also explore the "About Us" pages and contact information to learn more about
the source and their perspective on the subject.
• How recent was the information published or updated? Many websites are infrequently updated
or even abandoned, but may still appear in your search results. Take some time to determine if
the materials presented are not only relevant to your research, but also current.