Learn how to search for the information you need online and evaluate it's reliability and trustworthiness.
Format: eLearning
Duration: 7 minutes
Audience: Beginners
Account creation/sign in required: No
Description: This class will help you learn about search engines and get you started searching the internet. We will also cover some advanced search tools and advertisements in search.
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Format: eLearning
Duration: 10 minutes
Audience: Beginners
Account creation/sign in required: No
Description: Learn how to find the information you need online.
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Format: eLearning
Duration: Up to 30 minutes
Audience: Beginners
Account creation/sign in required: No
Description: In this course you will learn how to use a web browser in order to find and evaluate information online. This will include an introduction to some of the tools available that can help you to search for information and navigate web pages more easily. You will also look at how to check the validity of the sites you visit and the information they provide.
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Format: Webpage
Duration: Up to 30 minutes
Audience: Beginners
Account creation/sign in required: No
Description: A collection of guides to give you an understanding of how to find information, judge its trustworthiness and share it in five simple steps.
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Format: PDF documents
Duration: 1 hour and 5 minutes
Audience: Beginners
Account creation/sign in required: No
Description: Learn how to focus your search effectively, avoid common searching pitfalls and ensure you retrieve the best information for your needs.
User rating: 5/5 (based on 1 review)
Format: Website
Duration: Various
Audience: Beginners
Account creation/sign in required: Yes (NHS Scotland OpenAthens account)
Description: Information, guidance and training on how to access the library resources provided by The Knowledge Network. Content includes help with searching for the right information to meet your needs, as well as bookable face-to-face training and self-directed eLearning on literature searching and health literacy.
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