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CPD Course
Conducting Accurate Internet Research
Develop practical knowledge and confidence in Conducting Accurate Internet Research.
As the amount of information available on the internet expands, it becomes more challenging to find correct information from a reliable source in a timely manner. This course focused on helping your internet research skills.
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Course Description
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Develop practical knowledge and confidence in Conducting Accurate Internet Research.
As the amount of information available on the internet expands, it becomes more challenging to find correct information from a reliable source in a timely manner. This course focused on helping your internet research skills.
Why this course matters
This course turns the subject into practical, structured learning you can apply in real business and workplace situations. It is designed to help you move beyond definitions and understand how the ideas, tools and decisions covered in the course fit together.
What you will gain
- Build a practical understanding of the key concepts covered in Conducting Accurate Internet Research.
- Recognise where the topic applies in real workplace or business situations.
- Apply the methods and good-practice approaches covered in the course with greater confidence.
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for digital marketers, SME owners, entrepreneurs, sales and marketing professionals and anyone responsible for online business growth.
Course at a glance
- Study time: approximately 2 hours.
- Format: self-paced online learning.
- Professional development: CPD course.
As the amount of information available on the internet expands, it becomes more challenging to find correct information from a reliable source in a timely manner. This course focused on helping your internet research skills.
This course will guide you through each step of the research process:
- crafting a research strategy,
- performing different types of searches,
- organizing notes,
- and citing sources.
Course Topics:
Session One: Course Overview
Session Two: Creating a Search Plan
- Key Elements of a Search Plan
- Getting Focused
Session Three: Searching the Surface Web
- What is a Search Engine?
- Building a Keyword List
- Step-By-Step Searching Guide
- Performing an Advanced Search
- Searching for Quick Facts
- Internet Scavenger Hunt
- Debrief
Session Four: Diving Into the Deep Web
- About the Deep Web
- Making Connections
Session Five: Searching for Multimedia
- Search Techniques
- Making Connections
Session Six: Assessing Research Sites
- Analyzing Your Sources
- Making Connections
- Checking Your Facts
Session Seven: Staying Organized with Research Tools
Session Eight: Citing Sources
- Summary
- Recommended Reading List
- Personal Action Plan
Continue your learning
Part of this learning pathway: Internet Marketing
Course pathway: eBSI Digital Marketing Academy > Internet Marketing > Conducting Accurate Internet Research
Explore more Internet Marketing training or return to the eBSI Digital Marketing Academy.
Your questions, answered
Does the course include a certificate?
The course assessment leads to a downloadable digital PDF CPD Certificate of Completion. See the course description for the CPD credits awarded.
What is CPD?
CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. It is the ongoing learning that helps you maintain and develop the knowledge and skills you use in your work. Courses, workshops and other learning activities can contribute to your CPD record.
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