Chabot College
Fall 2003
Removed Fall 2010
Course Outline for Library Studies 3
INTERNET SKILLS
Catalog Description:
3 – Internet Skills
1 unit
Retrieval and evaluation of information on the Internet. Exploration of Web browsers, search tools and
use of E-Mail. Strongly recommended: Computer Application Systems 70 or 72A or 72B or 72C or
equivalent. 1 hour.
[Typical contact hours: 17.5]
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:
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describe the basic vocabulary and concepts of Internet searching;
identify and use common tools for internet exploration;
retrieve relevant information found on the internet;
analyze and evaluate sources, identifying authority, bias, currency, manipulative use of
information, and personal opinion in information sources;
5. research an approved topic;
6. create a short electronic presentation based on that topic.
Course Content
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Introducing the Internet as a tool for research
Using Netscape (or another Web browser) to browse the World Wide Web
Setting up and using an E-Mail account
Exploring Web search tools such as search engines, subject directories, and portals
Evaluating sources
Developing search strategies and techniques
Finding images
Reviewing copyright and intellectual property rights
Developing a final presentation
Methods of Presentation:
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Lecture and demonstration
In-class presentations
Posing problems for resolution
E-Mail
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments:
a. Web Treasure Hunt. Use three different search tools to find the answer to the following
question: Who won the Super Bowl in 1989? In searching for the answer, practice the
search strategies taught in class and discussed in the “Searching the Web” handout.
Chabot College
Course Outline for Library Skills 3, Page 2
Fall 2003
b. Term project. Working alone or in pairs, find five to seven web sites based on a particular
topic approved by the instructor. Provide written, paragraph-length evaluations of your web
sites and present them in a format of your choice. Be sure to correctly cite the titles of the
selected web sites. Prepare an oral presentation about your project.
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
a. Class attendance/participation
b. Quizzes
c. Graded assignments
d. Final project/examination
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Authoritative Guide to Evaluating Information on the Internet, Allison Cooke, Neal-Schuman, 1999.
Light on the Web: Essentials to Make the ‘Net Work for You, Wendy G. Lehnert, University of
Massachusetts, 2002.
Special Student Materials:
2 new, formatted, diskettes
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Revised:09/03/02