1. Web 2.0: Making the Web Work for You, Illustrated Unit A: Research 2.0

2. Objectives Understand Web 2.0 Understand research tools Find the best sources Find primary sources Judge a source’s validity Web 2.0: Making the Web Work for You, Illustrated

3. Objectives (cont’d) Bookmark and highlight Take notes and get organized Cite sources and create a bibliography Web 2.0: Making the Web Work for You, Illustrated

4. Understanding Web 2.0 Latest version of the Web turns read-only Web into read/write Web Less about static viewing and more about participation Web 2.0: Making the Web Work for You, Illustrated

5. What Is Web 2.0? World Wide Web   Collection of Web sites, made up of multiple Web pages connected via navigation links   Web pages reside on the Internet, a network of computers around the world Web 2.0 technologies give users ability to:   Collaborate with others   Interact in virtual or online communities   Generate their own Web content Web 2.0: Making the Web Work for You, Illustrated

6. Connecting with Web 2.0 Tools Web 2.0: Making the Web Work for You, Illustrated

7. How Have Research Tools Changed? Have become more specialized Enable streamlining searches using subject guides and special research engines   Only valid research sources appear in search results Web 2.0: Making the Web Work for You, Illustrated

8. What Collaboration Tools Are Available? Store versions of documents and presentations online so that colleagues can access and edit them in real time as if you were all in a virtual conference room Share notes, create your own research databases, and schedule meetings from any device with an Internet connection Web 2.0: Making the Web Work for You, Illustrated

9. Web 2.0 as a Virtual Conference Room Web 2.0: Making the Web Work for You, Illustrated

10. What Tools Can Help Organize Ideas? Mind-mapping software (note-taking software)   Records information in best format for you   Organizes complex ideas in a visual format; easy to see connections between ideas and data Web 2.0: Making the Web Work for You, Illustrated

11. How Can the Web Be Used to Find Media? Use Web sites to find media   Flickr   Creative Commons Use tools to keep track of sources so you can properly cite all references and media used in research   Easybib   Ottobib   Zotero Web 2.0: Making the Web Work for You, Illustrated

12. Understanding Research Tools Search engines Subject guides Research databases Online catalogs Web 2.0: Making the Web Work for You, Illustrated

13. Search Engines Search the Web for media and information related to search terms or keywords Meta-search engine   Uses multiple search engines in a single search, and returns more results Examples: Google, Yahoo!, Bing, Ask.com, AllTheWeb, HotBot Web 2.0: Making the Web Work for You, Illustrated

14. Subject Guides Contain information that has already been categorized Generally created by libraries or public organizations Examples: University library sites or academicinfo.net Web 2.0: Making the Web Work for You, Illustrated

15. Research Databases Collection of data or links to data in many formats Organized by topic; searching is quick and intuitive Reputable databases are accurate and have been reviewed by experts Subscription database   Regularly updated by owner   Requires a fee to access Examples: EBSCOhost and ERIC Web 2.0: Making the Web Work for You, Illustrated

16. Online Catalogs Combine resources of multiple libraries Do not contain resources themselves, but provide references and cross-references Examples: Library of Congress Online Catalog and WorldCat Web 2.0: Making the Web Work for You, Illustrated

17. Finding the Best Sources Web 2.0: Making the Web Work for You, Illustrated

18. Finding Primary Sources Drill down from a tertiary to a primary source Type keyword(s) into a search engine, database, or subject guide Open a tertiary source link in a new tab Determine if the Web page lists any secondary or primary sources Note works cited or further reading suggestions; open secondary link(s) in a new tab Web 2.0: Making the Web Work for You, Illustrated

19. Finding Primary Sources (cont’d) Open any external links leading to.gov or.edu sites in a new tab Explore links for primary sources Web 2.0: Making the Web Work for You, Illustrated

20. Judging a Source’s Validity Is the reference a primary, secondary, or tertiary source? Is the Web site for the source reputable? Does the Web site for the source have an ulterior motive? Is the author of the source an expert on the subject? Is it possible to contact the author or organization? Web 2.0: Making the Web Work for You, Illustrated

21. Judging a Source’s Validity (cont’d) Do other sources confirm the information? What is the domain of the Web site? Web 2.0: Making the Web Work for You, Illustrated

22. Bookmarking and Highlighting Use Web 2.0 bookmarks to return to favorite Web sites from any computer Use Web 2.0 highlighting tools to highlight information on a Web page Web 2.0: Making the Web Work for You, Illustrated

23. Taking Notes and Getting Organized Use tools to help put information in your own words, process the information, and organize it in a way that makes sense Use a mind-mapping tool to record information in a format that works for you Assimilate the information by reviewing and reorganizing your notes using a mind map Web 2.0: Making the Web Work for You, Illustrated

24. Example of a Mind Map Web 2.0: Making the Web Work for You, Illustrated

25. Citing Sources and Creating a Bibliography What information needs to be credited? What format should the citation take (e.g., MLA, APA, Chicago, Turabian)? What Web 2.0 tools are available? Web 2.0: Making the Web Work for You, Illustrated

26. Summary Early Web was mostly static; later included limited interactive features Web 2.0 is all about dynamic Web pages, collaboration, and social networking Use Web 2.0 to:   Streamline research   Share your work   Connect with others interested in the same subjects   Gather, organize, and document information Web 2.0: Making the Web Work for You, Illustrated