This website is a growing collection of modules designed to introduce students and instructors to the potential and concerns surrounding online search engines. This project is sponsored by the Institute for Teaching and Learning and coordinated by the Information Competence Workgroup.

Module One: Searching the web - Introduction
Module Two: Web Search Activity
Module Three: Selecting Credible Evidence Online
Module Four: How does a search engine work?
Module Five: How can I sharpen my searches?
Module Six: What search engine is the best one?

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Dr. Andrew Wood
Department of Communication Studies
San José State University
San José , California, 95192-0112
Office: (408) 924-5378
Home: (408) 224-5053
Email: wooda@email.sjsu.edu
Web: http://www.sjsu.edu/faculty/wooda/