Information Quality
Web as a Research Tool
Source: The Globe and Mail (Canada)
“Web Isn’t Always a Hit for Students”
This article is on target! Kudos to The Globe and Mail.
Highlights from the article, Knowing how to find information on the Net is an important skill for students. But most don’t learn how to search properly…Knowing how to find information on the Internet is one of the most important skills a high school or university student can have. But most students don’t take the time to learn how to conduct their research properly…Librarians can be a valuable resource manager in a student’s quest to search the Internet for print, video, audio or other material. They can also assist with tips on how to use search engines and directories in order to narrow down a search…Often, students will “place too much faith in search engines, figuring they’ll just type in a couple of words and the search engine will find what they’re looking for,” says Internet author and consultant Rick Broadhead.”

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