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Mastering Web Searching: Internet Course
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Gwen Harris)
Thu Jun 4 21:52:19 1998
Date: Thu, 04 Jun 1998 12:47:55 -0500
From: Gwen Harris <goharris@interlog.com>
To: PACS-L@LISTSERV.UH.EDU
Reply-To: Public-Access Computer Systems Forum <PACS-L@LISTSERV.UH.EDU>
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The CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM at the Faculty of Information Studies,
University of Toronto is offering an Internet-based course on MASTERING WEB
SEARCHING, July 13 to August 17, 1998
Mastering Web Searching presents strategies for searching: using subject
guides, applying syntax in keyword searches, using meta-searchers and
desktop software, mining newsgroups and mailing lists, and finding people.
Mastering Web Searching is a six-week course conducted via the Internet. On
completion of this course, you will:
* Be knowledgeable about the types of subject oriented tools that
can help you in your research.
* Have developed skills in using basic syntax, boolean operators,
and special features at the major search engines: AltaVista,
Excite, HotBot, Infoseek, Northern Light.
* Know what resources to use to search for information in
newsgroups and mailing lists.
* Have chosen one or two preferred meta-searchers to help you
with big-sweep searches.
* Be able to apply various strategies for starting a search
and refining it.
* Be familiar with some speciality search tools.
There will be weekly "lectures" by email and Web page, assignments to build
skills and become acquainted with the resources. We work with students
directly through e-mail and a message board. All students are encouraged to
use the Web conference facility to discuss what they discover and come to
the scheduled online chat sessions.
DATES: Mondays, July 13 to August 17, 1998
INSTRUCTORS
Gwen Harris and Sandra Wood are information consultants and Internet
specialists, co-authors of The Internet Guide, as well as instructors in
the Faculty of Information Studies Continuing Education program and the
School of Continuing Studies, University of Toronto.
REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION
* Computer with Internet connection and personal e-mail account
* Browser software: minimum - Netscape 3.0 or Internet Explorer 3.0
FEE: $240
The fee includes a six month subscription to The Internet Guide, the award
winning web-based training and reference guide by instructors Gwen Harris
and Sandra Wood. (See demo at http://www.fis.utoronto.ca/conted/TIG/Demo)
Early registrants will be immediately subscribed to The Internet Guide and
can get acquainted with its material about discussion groups,
communication, and research.
You can register for this course in one of the following ways. Payment can
be by cheque or by Visa (phone Marcia Chen - see below).
1) Phone Marcia Chen in Continuing Education 416-978-7111
2) Visit the Continuing Ed website for more information and register online
(http://www.fis.utoronto.ca/conted/bysubj/distance.htm)
3) Complete the registration form below and email to: conted@fis.utoronto.ca
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E-MAIL REGISTRATION FORM
Workshop title: Mastering Web Searching
Workshop Date: July 13 - August 17, 1998
Your Name:
Street Address:
City, Province/State:
Postal/Zip Code:
Telephone:
Fax Number:
Email Address:
Job Title:
Employer (if sponsored by employer):
Employer's Address:
Paying by: Cheque ___ Visa ____
(If paying by cheque, make payable to "FIS Cont. Educ., U of T". Mail to
Continuing Education, Faculty of Information Studies, 140 St George
Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 3G6 )
Visa Card No.
Expiry Date:
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Gwen Harris and Sandra Wood Collaborations
The Internet Guide - Learn while doing
Web Site: http://www.woodsresearch.com/harwood
Web-Based Courses: http://www.fis.utoronto.ca/conted/bysubj/distance.htm
E-Mail: goharris@interlog.com, sandra@woodsresearch.com
** We'd like to hear from you. **
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