HOME Unit 5 Alternative Resources Bulletins and Announcements

Purpose
  • name several types of alternative sources
  • identify alternative resources for your topic
  • locate and evaluate government information sources
  • find an organization, association which publishes information on your topic
  • locate information on the Internet using a recommended Internet address
  • conduct an Internet search on your topic
  • compare the results of an Internet search using a subject directory with a search using a search engine
Background A look into the world of alternative information.
Web Options Gateways, government information, associations, and museums on the Internet.
Search Tool Comparison Compares features of different search tools and directories.
Search Tips Details of effective search strategies
Sample  Searches Practice your search skills.
Evaluation Guide Questions and answers to evaluate alternative resources.
Exam 5 Review a sample copy.

 

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