1.+How+to+Research

Print off this pre-test and answer the questions to the best of your ability. You may only take this quiz once. Inform the teacher before you begin. If you score 8 of 9 correct, then you may skip Assignment 1.
 * __Pre-Assessment:__**

First, you will have to sign off on the plagiarism clause on your paper contract. Next, you will need to take the plagiarism tutorial from [|The University of Southern Mississippi]. Take all of the quizzes. PRINT THE PRE-TEST RESULTS AND THE POST TEST RESULTS! Hand in both for credit. Please take this seriously. If you score 7 or lower on the post-test, you will need to complete an additional tutorial.
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The first thing we all do when trying to find out information is "google it". While that works for quick answers, when doing research, Google is not the most efficient way to find info, nor is it the way to find credible info. The first lesson you need to complete is to familiarize yourself with different way in which to find information on the Internet. These go beyond simply using Google and will help you refine your beginning searches and help you search within the school's databases. Go to Ohio State University's Net Tutor site and work through these two tutorials: //** Smart Searching Strategies **// and //** Searching 101 **//. When you are done, you will need to take the quiz (get it from your teacher).
 * __Assignment 1:__**

Okay, so now you've figured out WHERE to find information, you've got to find out if the information is credible. We all should know by now that just because it's on the Web, doesn't mean it's true. After all, this is on the web--did an expert publish it? First thing you need to do is work through the following tutorial: []. You'll need to use the buttons at the top to move through it. It may take some time to load, so be patient. If you want to wear your ear buds or borrow a set of headphones, that would be a good idea.
 * __Assignment 2:__**

The next thing you need to do is read the [|Evaluating Sources.ppt]. //Actually find a website and try the google link function!// When you're done, click on one of the following websites and evaluate it using [|webevaluation.rtf] form(download it and type right in the boxes). Your evaluation should be as thoughtful as this [|example webevaluation.rtf].

Sites to Use for Critical Evaluation

 * [|Aluminum Foil Deflector Beanies]
 * [|Ban Dihydrogen Monoxide]
 * [|Burmese Mountain Dog]
 * [|Buy an Ancestor Online]
 * [|California's Velcro Crop Under Challenge]
 * [|Case Analysis of a Historic Killer Tornado]
 * [|Dihydrogen Monoxide Research Division]
 * [|Feline Reactions to Bearded Men]
 * [|Google Job Opportunities]
 * [|Google Technology]
 * [|Mankato (MN) Home Page]
 * [|MoonBeam Enterprises and Lunar Travel Agency]
 * [|History of the Fisher-Price Airplane]
 * [|OvaPrima Foundation]
 * [|Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus]
 * [|Taxonomy of Barney]

If you're having a bit of trouble with the evaluation, read this from the [|Internet Detective]. If you didn't take notes, you can download this [|five_criteria_for_evaluating_web_pages.doc] so that you remember the criteria. Turn in the evaluation for credit.