Search skills
This course is designed to improve your online research skills and ensure you retrieve the most effective, reliable search results.
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Topic outline
1. Searching the web
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:- Different types of websites
- Using Google
- Other ways to search the web
- Free information
Pages: 42. Smart searching
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:
- Strategic searching
- Using keywords
- Understanding your search results
- Search tips and tricks
Pages: 43. Who to trust
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:
- Who made this website?
- Primary and secondary sources
- Assessing the information
- Research pathways
Pages: 44. Beyond the basics
There are whole new worlds of information available to explore, both online and beyond the web.
In this module, we'll look at:
- Visiting your library
- Trove
- Using eresources from home
- Diving deeper into Google
Pages: 4What can I do next?
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.
Want to find out more about the learning opportunities we have to offer? Email learning@slv.vic.gov.au or sign up for the State Library Victoria enewsletter.
Hope to see you online again soon.
