Help when you research

 Which search tool could you use?

KidsCyber            http://www.kidcyber.com.au/

Kids Britannica    https://kids.britannica.com/

Dogpile                 http://www.dogpile.com/

KidRex                  http://www.kidrex.org

Where can you look for pictures?

​Google Images                

http://www.google.com/imghp​

Picture ​Australia​

​http://www.pictureaustralia.o​rg/

 

 Dictionaries:

​Dictionary.com

http://dictionary.reference.com​

B​​iographical Dictionary​

http://www.s9.com/

 

 

 Typing skills:

​BBC Typing                                  

​http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/

Learn to type online​

​http://www.typeonline.co.uk/lesson1.html

 

 

How do I evaluate a website?  Use the SMART questions to help you make your evaluation.

  • S: Is it suitable? 
    Does the information answer my questions?
    Is it in language I can read and understand?
    Are there images which directly illustrate the text?
  • M: Is it manageable?
    Is it easy to navigate?
    Is the information in chunks that I can manage?
    Is it easy to read with headings and a clear font?
  • A: Is it accurate?
    Who has taken responsibility for the information?
    Is it from a reliable source?
    Are there references so that I can cross-check the information?
  • R: Is it reliable?
    Who owns the website?
    Is the information likely to be objective?
    Is it telling me something or selling me something?
    What can I learn about the site from the URL?
  • T: Is it timely?
    Is the information up to date?
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