You Try It
Please print this page and follow the step-by-step instructions in order to practice the essential skills from the Online Searching tutorial. Refer to the tutorial for specific instructions to aid you in completing this hands-on activity.
- Use the "Search Strategies" section of the Online Searching tutorial to plan a search for an authoritative web page related to the subject matter of your online course.
- Choose one of the search engines presented in the tutorial to start your search.
- Narrow your search down to about five web pages.
- Use the "Evaluating Materials" section of the tutorial to choose the most valid, authoritative web page from the ones left.
- Write a short paragraph summarizing why you feel this web page is a good resource for your online course.
- Add a formal citation to the paragraph using one of the two formats presented in the tutorial.
- E-mail your paragraph and citation to your instructor. (Review the E-mail Basics tutorial if you need assistance.)