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Chapter 9: Reading and Evaluating Electronic Sources College Reading and Study Skills, Ninth Edition by Kathleen T. McWhorter © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Objective: In this chapter you will learn to read and study electronic sources differently than print sources. LEARNING PRINCIPLE: You study different types of material differently, depending on the nature of the material and on what you are expected to do once you have studied it. © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers The Features of a Web Site A Web site is a location on the World Wide Web where you can obtain information on a particular subject. Each page is called a Web page. The first page is called a home page. Navigational buttons or icons allow you to move to different pages. Links are highlighted words that take you to other pages in the Web site. © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Web Site Addresses A Web site has its own address or URL (Uniform Resource Locator). A browser program (Microsoft Explorer or Netscape Navigator) helps you find the site you want. Sometimes you need a name to use online, called a username, and a password to get started. © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers How to Locate Sources Identify Keywords Use Subject Directories (INFOMINE, Lycos, Yahoo) Use a Search Engine (Alta Vista, WebCrawler, Infoseek, etc.) Use a Metasearch Engine (MetaFind, DogPile, PROFUsion) © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers How to Evaluate Internet Sources 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Check the publisher or sponsor of the site. Check the author for credentials. Check the date of the posting for currency. Discover the purpose of posting. Check the links to see if they work and are reputable. 6. Cross-check your information. © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Why Electronic Text Requires New Reading Strategies Reading Web sites involves paying attention to sound, graphics, and movement, as well as words. Click on the picture! Text on Web sites comes in brief, independent screenfuls, sometimes called nodes. © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Why Electronic Text Requires New Reading Strategies Text on Web sites may not follow the traditional organization of paragraphs, which includes a main idea and supporting details. Web sites are multidirectional and unique; traditional text progresses in a single direction. Web site text requires readers to make decisions. © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Why Electronic Text Requires New Reading Strategies Web sites allow readers the flexibility to choose the order in which to receive the information. Web sites use new symbol systems. Web sites have a wider variety of formats with color, animation, sound, music, and words. Read slower, perhaps 25% slower! © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Develop New Ways of Thinking and Reading Focus on Your Purpose Get Used to the Site’s Design and Layout Pay Attention to How Information Is Organized Use Links to Find the Information You Need Explore links. Use Bookmarks and Favorites. Print and read offline. Use the “Back” button to find your way “home.” © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Electronic Learning Aids CD-ROMs that accompany textbooks E-mail Newsgroups: forums to talk or chat with a group of people © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers How to Use a CD-ROM Try it out! Use them, but not in place of your text. Use as a chapter review. Use for reviewing, practicing, and studying for exams. Use the notepad to add your notes. Space out your practice and consolidate your learning. Stop and reflect. © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Summary Questions What are the key parts of a Web site? How do you locate sources on the World Wide Web? How can I evaluate a Web site? In what ways are Web sites different from print text? How should I read an electronic text? What other electronic learning aids are available? © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Take a Reading Road Trip! Take a trip to the AMERICAN SOUTHWEST and visit the multimedia tutorials, exercises, and tests. © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers