Distance Education

My Tips for new distance ed folks : 

Dictionaries and other reference materials

Merriam Webster's Online Dictionary

Web Searching, Evaluation, and Citation

Any one who spends a small amount of time searching the Web will quickly become aware of the broad range of credibility in sources of information. Having the skills necessary to efficiently search the web and accurately evaluate sources is essential to successful research. Let’s talk a little about some of these skills.

Searching online sources:

• Google Search Engine (my favorite!)
  
• Search Engine Watch - Includes reviews and statistics on search engines as well as tips for searching the web
• Search Engine Math - Information about how to do more effective searches using mathematical symbols
• PowerSearch - Information about advanced techniques for searching the web

Evaluating online sources

• How to Critically Analyze Information Sources
• Evaluating Information Found on the Internet
• Top Five Tips for Finding Advice and Information on the Internet
  http://www.consumersinternational.org/document_store/Doc518.pdf
  Produced by Consumers International and Consumer WebWatch.
       --Don't believe everything you read.
       --Don't rely on just one site.
       --Check the site's background.
       --Check how reliable the information is.
       --Check what risks you may be taking by using the
         site.
  

Citing Electronic Resources

• Citing Electronic Sources: Internet Public Library