INTERNET Tutorial Worksheet

Bailey Library Skills Tutorial
INTERNET Worksheet
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Fill in this worksheet by following the directions in the Bailey Library Skills INTERNET Tutorial at http://academics.sru.edu/library/tutorials/Internet/intro.htm.
Please do not hesitate to ask at the Reference Desk for help when you need it!

Step 1. List two reasons for using the Internet for research.

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Step 2A: Subject Directories: Fill in the blank with the name of an animal classified under Cnidarians, from the Yahoo! subject directory.

Science --> Animals --> Cnidarians --> _____________.

Step 2B: Search Strategy: Answer the following statements about research strategy by checking under "True" or "False."

	True	False
It is best to start your research with broad, general categories.
Read only the first 20-30 results of your search.
In some search engines, enclose phrases in "quotes."
You only need to use one search engine, since they are all the same.

Step 2C: Search Engines: Compare search engine results. Enter the total number of web page matches for each search engine.

Search Engine	Number of Web Page Matches for "Echinacea"

Step 3: Evaluation Exercise: Place a mark in columns that describe the purpose and objectivity of the following web pages.

Web Page Title	INFORMATIVE	PERSUASIVE	OBJECTIVE	POSSIBLE BIAS
Smokers with Attitude
Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence
Consumer Reports Online

Step 4: Bibliography: What are the five essential elements in a web site citation?

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Bailey Library Skills TutorialINTERNET Worksheet (After printing this worksheet, NEXT: Go to Step 1: Web When? )

Name:______________________________________________________________________________

Step 1. List two reasons for using the Internet for research.

Step 2A: Subject Directories: Fill in the blank with the name of an animal classified under Cnidarians, from the Yahoo! subject directory.Science --> Animals --> Cnidarians --> _____________.

Step 2B: Search Strategy: Answer the following statements about research strategy by checking under "True" or "False."

Bailey Library Skills Tutorial
INTERNET Worksheet
(After printing this worksheet, NEXT: Go to Step 1: Web When? )

Step 2A: Subject Directories: Fill in the blank with the name of an animal classified under Cnidarians, from the Yahoo! subject directory.

Science --> Animals --> Cnidarians --> _____________.