RSS+Feeds

RSS (Real Simple Syndication) is an easy way for information on the web to find you. It is part of the Web2.0 environment. Look at this presentation to learn more:

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Follow the instuctions on the attachment below to:


 * create your iGoogle homepage
 * install your Google Reader
 * set up an RSS feed from a blog or website that is relevant to your Research Project

Before you subscribe to an RSS feed, make sure you ** __evaluate__ ** the website or blog to ensure it is ** __credible__ ** and **__ reliable __**. Find out:


 * 1)  **Who** is the author? Find out about them by putting their name into a search engine. Do they have authority to discuss your topic? Why should you listen to them?
 * 2) **What** has been written? It is objective or subjective? Is it balanced or biased?
 * 3) ** When ** was it written? Look for a date. Is this site or blog updated regularly? Is the information current?
 * 4) ** Why ** has this blog or site been created? Does the author have another reason for writing this information?
 * 5) ** How ** has this blog or site been created? Do all the links work? Does it link to other credible sites? Is it well designed without distracting advertising?



**1. What are the benefits of Social Networking for research tasks?**
 * 2. Explain the steps you took to set up your igoogle page and subscribe to a blog. **
 * 3. Why is it important to evaluate a blog before you subscribe to it? How do you do this? **

You may subscribe to a number of RSS feeds that relate to your Research Project. If so, compare these information sources.

**Save the following document into your 'H' Drive. Complete this worksheet then either upload this file onto your weeky Electronic Journal page, or print it out and add to your folio of evidence.**