Understanding Internet Searching
This module will introduce some key skills and tools for effective internet searching.
Most of us search for information on the internet at least a few times each day, whether on a desktop or laptop computer, a tablet, a phone or some other device. However, searching for academic information online isn’t always quite so simple. This module will introduce some key skills and tools for effective internet searching.
See also our modules on using LibrarySearch and using databases to learn more about searching through the information provided by the library.
Learning Outcomes
- Consider alternatives to the main Google search.
- Explain the concept of web domains.
- Know how to filter web searches to locate specific types of material.
- Understand why the “filter bubble” matters and what can be done about it.
Find out more on the next page: Web searching
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Author(s): David Bedford
Last updated: 1 July 2022
