LIS 2012 - Beyond Google:Using the Web to Research Effectively

Institution:

Manhattanville College

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Information technology is changing the way research is conducted and the ease of accessing the Internet has opened a new chapter in that development. The history of the "web,"evaluation of search engines and web research material, advanced database searching, Internet available subscription databases, and a special emphasis on the current role of Google, will be explored. Critical thinking about web sources for academic work is at the core of this course. Fufills the Information Literacy requirement for graduation.

Credits:

1.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.manhattanville.edu

Phone Number:

(914) 694-2200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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