Search Technique

Basic Online Search Techniques

Note: the Venn diagrams must be either completed electronically, within the document, or instructors must complete the circles on paper before photocopying the sheet.  Similarly, the Venn diagrams should be shaded appropriately in class, with the students, or they will mean nothing.

Advanced Searching instructions and cards sets

An answer key is available for this activity.

Internet

Evaluating Web Sites and Advanced Record Sheet for Evaluating Web Sites

Introduction to Information Literacy

IL ZULO Quiz and answer key and response sheets

Excellent way to have some fun while introducing or reviewing the main concepts involved in information literacy.
Works well as a competition where the class is split into teams and the winning team for each round wins a prize. Also useful as a diagnostic; though not by any means conclusive, it gives some indication of students' familiarity with the topics.

Ethical use of information

APA Style Guide

MLA Style Guide

To Cite or not to Cite

This worksheet is best done with General Education level or higher, however could be adapted for a lower language level group such as Readiness.

How to Avoid Plagiarism

Similarly, this page of notes on avoiding plagiarism was originally written in response to discussions with Gen Ed students about their difficulties avoiding plagiarism.  It could also be adapted for a lower language level.