Finding information in technology

Introduction

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The internet provides a world of information, but how do you find what you are looking for? This unit will help you discover the meaning of information quality and teach you how to evaluate the material you come across in your study of technology. You will learn how to plan your searches effectively and be able to experiment with some of the key resources in this area.

This unit is an adapted extract from the Open University course Keeping ahead in information and communication technologies (T324) [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip)]

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