University of Leeds - Learning Online: Researching Your Project

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Learning Online: Researching Your Project
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Overview

Improve your online research skills and your ability to critically analyse sources of information

Duration	2 weeks
Total fee	₹4,450
Mode of learning	Online
Difficulty level	Beginner
Official Website	Go to Website
Credential	Certificate

Learning Online: Researching Your Project
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Highlights

Earn a certificate from University of Leeds

Learning Online: Researching Your Project
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Course details

Who should do this course?

This course is part of the Going to University collection which has been specifically designed for students at schools and colleges

What are the course deliverables?

Assess and record your current level of knowledge regarding searching and researching online.

Identify and discuss your search engine of choice.

Explore methods of using search tools more effectively to locate appropriate sources.

Perform web searches using different ‘operators’ and advanced search options.

Discuss the benefits of using a wide range of online sources for researching subjects.

Demonstrate effective use of multiple sources to contribute information in a collaborative environment.

Assess the quality and appropriateness of information found online to help determine its validity and contribute an example to the discussion.

Identify sources which need to be up-to-date and relevant in order to be of use when researching. Demonstrate an understanding of some of the core principles of how to critically assess a source.

Explore an information journey and produce a timeline relating to a topic of your choice.

Assess your post-course knowledge of researching by participating in the test which concludes the course.

More about this course

In this course, you'll explore the rich and diverse range of information available to you online, how to use search tools effectively, and the ways in which you can begin to assess information that you might want to use in your studies. Using a wide range of learning activities, you will be challenged to dig deeper and think critically about the information that you find online.
This course is just one of a series about 'learning online', which introduces you to the essential skills and tools you need to study online.
Paid certification course

Learning Online: Researching Your Project
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Curriculum

Finding information online

Welcome

What are you searching for?

Searching the internet

Conducting your research

Summary

Finding and using sources

Finding and using sources

Where to find sources

Critically evaluating your sources

Constructing your own opinion from your sources

End of course summary

Learning Online: Researching Your Project
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Faculty details

Raphael Hallett

I lecture in History, specialise in Curriculum Design and build Digital Literacy and Digital Scholarship modules. I also lead the University's Liberal Arts programme.