Netskills Workshop:
Effective Web Searching
The Internet: Your Research Library - Using efficient search methods to
locate quality information
09:30 - 16:30 Tuesday 18th April 2000 University of Newcastle
The internet, encompassing tools such as the World Wide Web, provides
the infrastructure for the current information revolution. Information
networked worldwide using the internet offers research and
information-seeking possibilities previously unimaginable. The quantity
of information available, 24 hours every day, to the desktop, provides
a huge addition to the traditional research library. The Web has become
increasingly important in the modern research environment, particularly
with the use of multimedia formats and the production of electronic
journals. However, the ease of publication on the internet can bring
problems, such as a reduction in quality and a feeling of information
overload.
Many Internet-based information services are, at first glance, easy to
use, however many users find them frustrating and ineffective. This
workshop aims to provide you with the skills you need to use this new
wealth of information efficiently and reliably. It explores advanced
features which often provide the user with enhanced search results. The
workshop will also look at current and future developments in the use
of information services and searching tools.
It is suitable for researchers and academics from any discipline,
librarians and computing service staff.
Workshop Content:
The workshop will comprise presentations, demonstrations and
hands-on sessions with opportunities for questions and discussion.
Participants will each receive a workbook which contains workshop
exercises, presentation slides and other relevant materials.
Topics covered will include:
* internet versus more traditional information resources
* efficient searching methods and strategies
* a comparison of search engines
* advanced searching techniques
* effective use of a web browser
* use of Metadata
* information quality and academic issues
* electronic journals
* future developments
By the end of the workshop participants will have:
* investigated different types of web-based information service
* examined advanced techniques used in information seeking
* used Boolean operators to perform web searches
* developed searching strategies
* an awareness of the importance of Metadata
* investigated quality issues related to web-based information such as
accuracy and currency
Workshop Requirements:
Participants need no special technical skills and no previous knowledge
of the Internet; however basic computer skills such as using a mouse
and keyboard are essential, and experience of using Microsoft Windows
to open and save files and open and close applications e.g. a word
processor, would be helpful.
The cost of the workshop is £ 105 for participants from higher and
further education. Other participants should contact Netskills for the
relevant fees.
Note: Costs include lunch, morning coffee and afternoon tea.
For more information about Netskills workshops, including
online booking forms, look at the Netskills event pages on the World
Wide Web at:
http://www.netskills.ac.uk/workshops/
or contact Netskills directly by email:
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0191 222 5001
or leave a request for booking forms on the bookings hotline:
0191 222 5008
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