Web Tutorials

Evaluating the Quality of Information on the Internet - A checklist for discovering quality in Web-based information, commentary on technical trickery, examples of bogus Web sites, and resources for learning more. From the Virtual Chase, a Research Site for Legal Professionals.
Evaluating Web Content - A list of criteria for evaluating websites. Created by the University of Albany Libraries.
ICYouSee Guide to Critical Thinking About What You See on the Web - A tutorial of web evaluation.
Video: Wikipedia - Beneath the Surface - This excellent video describes how Wikipedia is managed, while also evaluating it as an information resource.

Video: Advanced Information Literacy: Part One - Introduces the content covered in subsequent videos: "Wikipedia & Google," "Following the wrong keyword," "Search by discipline," "Recognize the good stuff," "Mine Bibliographies," "Get to the full text," and "Speed read by computer."

Boolean Searching on the Internet - A discussion of search logic and how to do advanced searching on the web.
Finding Information on the Internet - A no-nonsense, well-organized tutorial on web usage. Includes a glossary of Internet terms, a general search strategy, and specific techniques for using individual search engines. Maintained by University of California at Berkeley.
How to be a Web Hound - Learn how to use various search tools by identifying key elements of a topic and developing a search strategy.
Search the Web & Evaluate Web Resources - Created by the University of Maryland University College
Video: Boolean Operators - An introduction on how to use Boolean operators like AND, OR, and NOT to become a more effective searcher.
Video: Web Search Strategies in Plain English - A quick overview, created by Common Craft.

Video: Blogs in Plain English - Created by Common Craft.
Video: Wikipedia - Beneath the Surface - This excellent video describes how Wikipedia is managed, while also evaluating it as an information resource.