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WebLab#1
Exercise#1
Internet Search
Objectives:
- To utilize the internet as a tool in research.
- To define and narrow a topic to retrieve relevant information.
- To evaluate a website's quality.
- To become familiarized with internet ethics.
Materials:
- A computer.
- Internet access through an internet service provider (ISP),
and a browser such as Netscape Navigator.®
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Methods:
- Think of a biological topic that interests you. For example: genetics, aging, nutrition, exercise.
- Get specific within that topic with a question: e.g., within genetics, what is a clone? within aging, how can I improve my longevity? within nutrition, is margarine better for you than butter? within exercise, can exercise improve your skin?
- Connect to the internet, use the mouse and click on
"Search,"click in the dialogue box that appears, and type in the
specific topic you have chosen.
- You may also visit any of the following Virtual Libraries whose resources may help you.
- Argus Clearinghouse
- Internet Public Library
- Librarian's Index to the Internet
- World Wide Web Virtual Library
- From the list of websites that you find, investigate 10.
- Choose 3 sites you consider the best from the following points of view:
- Did you get an answer to your question?
- Does the webpage appear to be accurate? Can the author be contacted? Is there an email address?
- Is the author an authority on the subject? Is there an institution associated with, or that appears to stand behind, the webpage? Does the author list any credentials?
- Is the work objective? Are there any advertisements on the webpage? Is fact distinguished from opinion?
- Is the material current? Are the links current? Are "dead" links listed on the page? Any indication of when the page was last updated?
- Write a summary of the answers you obtained regarding your original question. Also write your comments regarding the quality of the three best sites. Use the contact form (see navigation bar).
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