Learning Online: Researching Your Project free videos and free material uploaded by University of leeds Staff .
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
Critical thinking: utilising information and providing context to research to aid the drawing of conclusions
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
This course is part of the Going to University collection which has been specifically designed for students at schools and colleges They provide a taster of undergraduate study at the University of Leeds and help students to decide which subject to study at university
Completion of the courses will also enhance students’ university applications
The courses can also be used as a teachers’ classroom enrichment resource
Courses in this collection are also great for people that want an introduction in the specific subjects discussed in each course
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