Web Skills for Researchers: Why Not to Google
Thu 11 Feb 2010
Description
Google is unarguably the world's most used search engine - but how good is it for academic research? This session aims to demonstrate how to make best use of Google and Google scholar for research purposes, whilst outlining some of the pitfalls of over-relying on them!
Prerequisites
Some experience of web browsing is recommended but not absolutely essential.
Sessions
Number of sessions: 1
| # | Date | Time | Venue | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thu 11 Feb 2010 14:15 - 15:15 | 14:15 - 15:15 | Cockcroft Lecture Theatre | Y. Nobis |
Topics covered
- Using Google and Google Scholar to advantage for research purposes.
- Avoiding the pitfalls of using these tools.
Format
Presentation with demonstrations.
System requirements
Internet Explorer/Safari/Firefox on PWF Macintosh
Duration
One session of one hour
Theme
Web Browsing & Searching
Booking / availability