LIS 1004 Introduction to Internet Research

Introduces the student to Internet search concepts and vocabulary. Emphasis on using a variety of search terms and techniques employed in library research to access information sites on the Internet. Topics include: history of the Internet; electronic communication; research strategies covering topic decision making using a variety of search statements, refining searches using Boolean terms, phrase, proximity, truncation and field searching; web search tools; evaluating websites and documentation of websites using Modern Language Association (MLA) standards.

Credits

1 cc

Distribution

Meets AA, AS computer competence requirements.

Offered

FA, SP, SU.

Notes

Lab Fee.