Science, Engineering & Maths
How to get the best from the Web...
Internet Detective
One of the essential skills for using the Internet for research is
the ability to critically evaluate information found online, as the
quality of information sources will affect the quality of learner/practitioner work.
Internet Detective is a free online tutorial that looks at the critical thinking required when using the Internet for research:
- Learn to discern the good, the bad and the ugly for online research
- Find out how to avoid wasting time on Internet searching, scams and hoaxes
- Get practical advice on evaluating Web sites and Internet resources
- Improve the quality and efficiency of your online research!
Visit the Internet Detective at http://www.vts.intute.ac.uk/detective/index.html.
Licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License
Produced and edited by John Dalziel (eLearning Adviser) JISC RSC-Northwest - Lancaster University