Student Introduction

The Internet can be a wonderful place to research any topic.  However, there are sites that are not credible and should not be used.  The Internet has a wealth of information, but not everything is created by people who know what they are talking about.  There are also certain sites that are overlooked because students like to Google it instead of using some really amazing ways to gather information. 

The media center also has so many resources to use and yet they are not looked at.  There are periodical guides to literature, poetry anthologies, author compilations, as well as a variety of encyclopedias, almanacs, and more that are filled with topical information.  These materials are informative and can be quicker to use than even the fastest Google search.

Once the research process begins, it is essential to keep a record of where information has been obtained.  Therefore, a bibliography must be created in order for the research process to be fully completed.

The questions are:

1. How can a person tell if the site is credible?
2. What makes using a database a better way to search? 
3. What things do students know about information literacy, Internet safety, and copyright law? 
4. How can looking in a book actually be better than searching Google?
5. How are sources correctly documented?

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