1、ProjectUnit3Doing research on the Internet In what ways do we get information?Brainstorming:What is the fastest growing source of information in the world today?Fast reading:When using the Internet to do research,you should keep some steps in mind:Step one:choosing a search serviceStep two:searching
2、 for informationStep three:using your informationStep one:choosing a search serviceAsk and answer:1.What are the two search services mentioned in the guide?2.What do they both give us?3.Can you set some examples of search engines?Search engines and subject directories.They both give us direct links.
3、Google,Yahoo,Lycos and Excite.True or false questions:1.Search engines are a type of computer program.2.Search engines present evaluated contents because the information has been checked by a person.3.You need to be patient when using subject directories because the links go to the full articles or
4、pages.4.The links of the search engines are not classified by subject.5.Subject directories not only present correct information,but also are up to date.TFFTFunevaluatedhasnt beensearch enginesnotStep two:searching for information There are several things to take into consideration when you are sear
5、ching:Information gets old.People put information on the Internet.The way you type your key words makes a difference.Find the right answer:1.Where will many sites state the date?A.In the middle of the page.B.At the bottom of the page.C.At the front of the page.D.Usually on the right side.2.According
6、 to the passage,why do we usually need to check the source of the information we find?A.Because the date is too old.B.Because we cant surf on personal web pages.C.Because not every person bothers to read over their own writing and make corrections.D.Because we are afraid of virus.3.Which of the foll
7、owing web pages is much better for doing research on the Internet?A.Personal web pages.B.Pages managed by organizations and companies you trust.C.Government pages.D.B and C.4.According to the passage,if you want to learn about swimming but you dont want any information about swimming,you should type
8、_.A.sports swimming B.“sports”-“swimming”C.“sports”+“swimming”D.sports-swimmingStep three:using your information To copy the words just as you found them is not only cheating,but also not legal.So remember to:Write an _of the information you have found.Use your own _and make your own _about what it
9、means._a list of the _ you got your information from.outlinewordsdecisionsAttachsitesLanguage pointsA.Important phrases:1.do research on2.keep in mind3.be classified by4.be linked to5.make a decision6.be divided into7.a bunch of 8.up to date9.take into consideration10.as a general rule11.be sure abo
10、ut12.make a difference13.search for14.belong to15.a list of16.follow these tipsB.Key words:1.keep in mind(=remember sth.firmly)Its a good idea.I will keep it in mind.你要牢记你是否努力会影响你的成绩。You must keep it in mind that whether you work hard or not will affect your grades.2.Take into consideration (=consid
11、er sth.)We must take safety into consideration first when climbing the mountain.Finish the sentence:We should take _ into consideration when researching on the Internet.3.consult v(=ask sb.for information or advice)I consulted with John about buying a house.Have you consulted your doctor about your
12、illness?Project Now you and your group are going to use the Internet to do research on a topic.Then you will make a poster explaining how you have searched and what you have found.The questions below will help you get organized.1.What kind of search service is best for the topics you are interested
13、in?2.How will you check your information and decide which sites to trust?3.How will you organize your poster?4.Which topic will your group choose?5.Who will do the research?6.Who will write up the information?7.Who will design and illustrate the poster?8.Who will present the poster to the class?1.Finish the poster.2.Finish the workbook B1&B2.Homework
