Learning Online: Researching Your Project
offered by University of Leeds

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Estd. 1904

Learning Online: Researching Your Project
at
University of Leeds
Overview

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

Duration	2 weeks
Total fee	₹6,584
Mode of learning	Online
Difficulty level	Beginner
Official Website	Go to Website
Course Level	UG Certificate

Learning Online: Researching Your Project
at
University of Leeds
Highlights

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Learning Online: Researching Your Project
at
University of Leeds
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.

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

Learning Online: Researching Your Project
at
University of Leeds
Curriculum

Searching effectively online using a variety of search engines and tools

Combining information from multiple sources, blending online and offline materials to aid research

Sharing research to collaboratively develop a broader understanding of topics

Assessing and evaluating information: considering the authority, timeliness and relevance of sources to ensure validity

Learning Online: Researching Your Project
at
University of Leeds
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.