This document discusses how to effectively read and evaluate electronic sources. It explains that electronic texts require new reading strategies compared to print sources. Some key points made include: electronic sources have different features than print like links, navigation buttons, and multimedia elements; developing strategies like focusing your purpose, getting used to a site's design, paying attention to how information is organized, and using links are important; evaluating internet sources involves checking the sponsor, author credentials, date, purpose, and cross-checking information; and CD-ROMs, email, and newsgroups are examples of electronic learning aids. The document emphasizes reading electronic texts more slowly and developing new ways of thinking and reading for the digital format.

1. Chapter 9: Reading and
Evaluating Electronic
Sources

2. GROUP 6
 NATASHA T09
 HAZWAN T09
 AMIN T10
 SHAFIQ T10
 IZATI T10

3. Objective:
In this chapter you will learn to read and study
electronic sources differently than print sources.
LEARNING PRINCIPLE: study the different
types of material differently, depending on the
nature of the material and on what you are
expected to do once you have studied it.

4. The Features of a Web Site
A Web site is a location on the World Wide Web
where you can obtain information on a particular
subject.
Each page is called a Web page.
The first page is called a home page.
Navigational buttons or icons allow you to move to
different pages.
Links are highlighted words that take you to other
pages in the Web site.

5. Web Site Addresses
A Web site has its own address or URL (Uniform
Resource Locator).
A browser program (Microsoft Explorer or
Netscape Navigator) helps you find the site you
want.
Sometimes you need a name to use online,
called a username, and a password to get
started.

6. How to Locate Sources
Identify Keywords
Use Subject Directories (INFOMINE, Lycos,
Yahoo)
Use a Search Engine (Alta Vista, WebCrawler,
Infoseek, etc.)
Use a Metasearch Engine (MetaFind, DogPile,
PROFUsion)

7. How to Evaluate Internet Sources
1) Check the site’s sponsor or publisher.
2) Check the author for credentials.
3) Check the date of the posting for currency.
4) Discover the purpose of posting.
5) Check the links to see if they work and are reputable.
6) Cross-check your information.

8. Why Electronic Text Requires
New Reading Strategies
Reading Web sites involves paying attention
to sound, graphics, and movement, as well as
words.
Text on Web sites comes in brief,
independent screenfuls, sometimes called
nodes.

10. Read slower, perhaps 25% slower!

11. Develop New Ways of Thinking
and Reading
I. Focus on Your Purpose
II. Get Used to the Site’s Design and Layout
III. Pay Attention to How Information Is Organized
IV. Use Links to Find the Information You Need
I. Explore links.
II. Use Bookmarks and Favorites.
III. Print and read offline.
IV. Use the “Back” button to find your way
“home.”

12. Electronic Learning Aids
I. CD-ROMs that accompany textbooks
II. E-mail
III. Newsgroups: forums to talk or chat with a
group of people

13. How to Use a CD-ROM
I. Try it out!
II. Use them, but not in place of your text.
III. Use as a chapter review.
IV. Use for reviewing, practicing, and studying for
exams.
V. Use the notepad to add your notes.
VI. Space out your practice and consolidate your
learning. Stop and reflect.

14. THANK YOU FOR
LISTENING
HAVE A NICE DAY