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Comprehensive Guide to Internet Resources and Microsoft Word for Effective Research

This workshop outline provides a deep dive into essential internet resources, online services, and datasets valuable for research and practical application. Sponsored by the Mississippi State University Extension Service, participants will learn how to effectively utilize search engines, navigate government websites (like USA.GOV and IRS), and access critical economic and demographic data from CENSUS.GOV and BEA.GOV. Additionally, it covers basics of Microsoft Word, focusing on resume building and document formatting, ensuring attendees leave with the skills needed for efficient information gathering and presentation.

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Comprehensive Guide to Internet Resources and Microsoft Word for Effective Research

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  1. Internet resources & microsoft word Roberto Gallardo & Jamie Varner, Mississippi State University Extension Service Jennifer Nabzdyk, Mississippi Library Commission November 26, 2012

  2. Workshop outline • Internet Resources • Online Services • Online Datasets • Search Engines • Word Basics • Word – Resume Building

  3. Internet resources – online services • USA.GOV • Serves as a one-stop shop for government websites and services • Provides list to government agency websites • Provides list of online services • IRS – Tax Forms • National Center for Education Statistics • Search for schools, colleges, and libraries • MS.GOV • Serves as a one-stop shop for government websites and services • Provides list of online services

  4. Internet resources – online services

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  8. Internet resources – online datasets • CENSUS.GOV – U.S Census Bureau: Demographic and economic data for the nation, states, counties, census tracts, block groups, etc. • QuickFacts(State Facts for Students) • County Business Patterns • Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates • BEA.GOV – Bureau of Economic Analysis: Access economic data for nation, states, and counties • Customized Fact Sheets • County Health Rankings: Access health-related data for states and counties • SRDC Community Profiles

  9. Internet resources – online datasets • EXERCISE – Find the following for Hinds County • Total population • Race breakdown • Child poverty rate • Median household income • Paid employees • Per capita personal income • Health outcomes state ranking

  10. Internet resources – search engines • Specialized websites that can help you find what you’re looking for on the world wide web • Google • Bing • Yahoo • Identical objective (search the web) – different approach (search algorithms) resulting in more relevant results • Search tips • Judging online information • Use bookmarks (favorites) • Computer bookmarks (browser) • Cloud-based bookmarks Source: Goodwill Community Foundation

  11. Internet resources – search results

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  17. Internet resources – search tips • Safe Search • Word definitions • define:word • Numeric ranges • 1950…1960 • Phone numbers • phonebook:555-555-5555 • Excluding words • florida vacation –disney • Exact phrase – use quotes • “Mississippi Library Commission” • Results by document type • filetype:ppt

  18. Internet resources – search tips • Results by site • site:nytimes.com • Search related words • ~college (higher education, university) • Specific words in the title • intitle:workshop • Search by author • author:jennifer • Google scholar • Google calculator (6+6) • More resources Source: Goodwill Community Foundation

  19. Internet resources – search tips • EXERCISE – Find the article with the following information criteria using Google operators or advanced search • NY Times article • College or related • Specifically test scores (not SATs) • Written between 2008 & 2010 Source: Hack College

  20. Internet resources – judging information • Top-level domain • .gov; .org; .edu • About us section • Information current or outdated • Overall “looks” • Use your browsing experience • ALWAYS conduct additional research on the topic or website to double check • Use snopes.com; trusted source for verifying internet rumors Source: Goodwill Community Foundation

  21. Internet resources – judging information • EXERCISE – Judge the following website to find out if the information is reliable • www.dhmo.org Source: Goodwill Community Foundation

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