Introduction to Internet and Other Electronic Media Searches. Students will be introduced to several different internet search engines. Students will select a topic of their choice to research. Students will be expected to use rubrics to assess four web sites. Students will present examples of both excellent and poor web sites based on their completed rubrics.
Materials used include web site rubrics and computer terminals with internet access.
Students will be given class time to write and edit their research papers. The instructors will be available to help . The research paper must be two to four pages and include references, a bibliography and at least one visual. Students will complete a self assessment using a rubric for written reports. Teachers will also assess using the same rubric for written reports.