internet research presentaton
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Finding the Facts
M. Maxson M.Ed
Internet Research
www.mrmaxson.com
2016
• Google• Google Scholar• Alternative Search Engines
Search Engines
• Encyclopedia Britannica• Google Books• Project Gutenberg
Online Encyclopedias and books
• Question, Question, Question• Find Multiple Sources• Check the Source of the Sources• Snopes.com example
Using Socratic Questioning for Web Research
Using Wikipedia in Research and looking up Information
Wikipedia ExampleWARNINGIt’s not a good Idea to quote or reference Wikipedia for any Academic Research because of it’s reputation in Education.
• In each Group look up 10 facts about the Titanic (or any subject) from 10 different sources
• These can be any facts• List the fact, source, and the URL • For example:• Number of Lifeboats on the Titanic• Encyclopedia Britannica • www.britannica.com
• The list makes a nice ticket out the door for class. ****Don’t forget to have students write a
Reflection****
Example Group Assignment
