Search skills
This course is designed to improve your online research skills and ensure you retrieve the most effective, reliable search results.
You don't need to log in to access this course. Click on a link below to get started.
This course is designed to improve your online research skills and ensure you retrieve the most effective, reliable search results.
You don't need to log in to access this course. Click on a link below to get started.
Searching for information on the web can be like trying to find a needle in a haystack – there's almost too much information available!
In this module, we'll look at:So, now that we've looked at the different kinds of information published on the web, and the tools you can use to find it, let's look at how to search in more detail.
In this module, we'll look at:
Once you've made a search and have a list of results to look at, you need to figure out if the information is reliable.
In this module, we'll look at:
There are whole new worlds of information available to explore, both online and beyond the web.
In this module, we'll look at:
Well done! Thanks for working through our Search skills course. We hope it's given you plenty of tips and tricks to help you find what you're looking for on the web.
If you've enjoyed this learning experience, consider doing some of our other courses.
Learn to use the internet with confidence, including tips on searching the web, managing passwords and using email.
Learn how to find information and collections in different organisations.
Learn about about workshops and classes available at State Library Victoria.
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