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Tools of the Trade: Inquiry

Tools of the Trade: Inquiry. CECS 5030: Introduction to the Internet Dr. Cathleen Norris & Jennifer Smolka. Essential Questions. What tools do I need to be familiar with to search on the Internet? How are these tools different? How are they similar? How do I choose which tool to use?

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Tools of the Trade: Inquiry

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  1. Tools of the Trade: Inquiry CECS 5030: Introduction to the InternetDr. Cathleen Norris & Jennifer Smolka

  2. Essential Questions • What tools do I need to be familiar with to search on the Internet? • How are these tools different? How are they similar? • How do I choose which tool to use? • What are the techniques needed for a good search? TEA

  3. Objectives • Develop skills for using the Internet for educational research purposes. • Obtain uniform resource locators (URLs) and distinguish among the protocols including: • Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) • Gopher • File Transfer Protocol (FTP) • Telnet • Wide Area Information System (WAIS)

  4. Objectives • Construct a Web search using Boolean constructs including AND, OR, and NOT. • Compare the relative strengths and weaknesses of leading Web search engines and their popular implements in terms of breadth and relevancy. • Use the APA Guide to correctly write citations.

  5. Objectives • Use strategies to locate and acquire desired information from collaborative software and on networks, including the Internet and intranets. • Apply appropriate electronic search strategies in the acquisition of information, including keyword and Boolean search strategies.

  6. Tools for Inquiry TEA TEA • Navigating • Browsing • Searching • Bookmarking • Research • Citations

  7. URL (Uniform Resource Locator)example: Hyperlinks (Click and Go)example: Navigating Get to the sites by:

  8. Navigating TEA • Web sites can be: • Linear • Hierarchical • Webbed

  9. Browsing is … • The “I’m Just Looking” Theory • Having a Key Place to Start • The “Scent of Knowledge” TEA

  10. Searching TEA • Search Engines • Google • Yahoo • Excite • Altavista • Ask Jeeves • Northern Light • And many more. A list of search tools is available on the Resources page.

  11. Searching • Keywords • Boolean • AND • OR • NOT • Search Math • + • -

  12. Bookmarking TEA • Remember important URLs. • Saving favorite places. • Organizing bookmarks. • Sharing bookmarks.

  13. Research • Online Libraries • UNT Electronic Resources • The US Library of Congress • Subscription Services • Online Journals Links are available on the Resources page.

  14. Citations - APA • Why Is There a Specific APA Style? • An author writing for a publication must follow the rules established by the publisher to avoid inconsistencies among journal articles or book chapters. • APA style focuses on the needs of presenting psychological information. More information is available linked on the Resources page.

  15. The Big Six TEA Skills for Informational Problem Solving • Task Definition • Information Seeking • Locating and Accessing • Use of Information • Organizing and Communicating • Evaluation

  16. Big Six:Task Definition • Know the purpose. • Formal or Informal • Casual or Concrete • Qualitative or Quantitative • Personal or Professional • Education or Business • What is the finished product? TEA

  17. Big Six:Information Seeking • Match the inquiry technique with purpose. • Include other sources. • Primary • Secondary • Favorite starting places. • Structured vs. Unstructured. TEA

  18. Big Six:Information Seeking TEA • Do students • search, • browse or • follow instructions?

  19. Big Six: Locating & Accessing Resources • Computer Literacy Skills • Skills with the browser • Downloading and installing plug-ins • Trouble shooting • Scaffolding tasks • Build into authentic tasks • Sharing search topics TEA

  20. Big Six:Using Internet Information • Processing & Extracting • Reliable sources • Personal, Professional, and Government • Slant or Bias • Commercialization • Critical Thinking • Citing Internet Sources TEA

  21. Big Six:Evaluating Web Information TEA • Is the information • Accurate? • Relevant? TEA

  22. Expected Outcomes • Use of Netscape or Internet Explorer. • Ability to gather sites for a particular topic. • Familiar with research information. • Utilize Boolean and other search strategies.

  23. Credits The Technology Applications Certifications Program is funded in part by the Technology Infrastructure Fund. The Technology Leadership Institute (TLI) is funded by the United States Department of Education's Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to use Technology (PT3) Program (Catalyst grant - P342A990323).

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