Looking for online Internet Research Training, and or Certification in Internet Research
Hello: I just finished 23 years in computer science, and in a few years am looking to do some Internet research from home. I have done lots of research over the Internet over the last 23 years, but have no formal training. I am looking for online college courses or a certification program on Internet researching, to learn all the tools and techniques. I did scour the Internet before coming here, but found very little. It could be I wasn't using the correct key words (?) Also any good book recommendations would be much appreciated. Thank You and Regards to all, Jess 11 years in Apple and 12 years in Microsoft. It was a Great career. jessp509@gmail.com
I can not think of any certifications available in this area. There may be none...so could be a good business opportunity for someone to establish a certification of this kind :). As for Internet-related degrees - Curtin University (WA, Australia) offers Master of Internet Studies Program and the degree is available online. I would strongly reccommend this degree to anyone interested in doing online jobs in future. Furthermore,Given the recent disasterous slump of AUD when compared to UD, studying with an Australian University is becoming cheaper than ever :). cheers, Michael On Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 7:58 AM, Jess Porter <aoir.11@gmail.com> wrote:
Hello:
I just finished 23 years in computer science, and in a few years am looking to do some Internet research from home. I have done lots of research over the Internet over the last 23 years, but have no formal training.
I am looking for online college courses or a certification program on Internet researching, to learn all the tools and techniques. I did scour the Internet before coming here, but found very little. It could be I wasn't using the correct key words (?)
Also any good book recommendations would be much appreciated.
Thank You and Regards to all,
Jess
11 years in Apple and 12 years in Microsoft. It was a Great career.
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I'm not sure my comments will be of interest but decided to contribute background information about independent information professionals (IIPs) since many conduct Internet and other research as small businesses. Also included in my posting are training venues I'm aware of. IIPs, most with graduate degrees in library and information science began establishing research businesses in the late 1970s using proprietary (fee-based) databases from aggregator vendors such as Dialog, LexisNexis, and Dow Jones News Retrieval Service, now Factiva. Known as the Big Three, these companies were the major source of online information at that time. By the mid 1980s, a second wave of professionals started research businesses and came from fields such as computer science, market research, and some from the hard sciences. When the Internet became content-rich and prevalent in the 1990s, info pros began integrating Internet research into the toolkit. Today, library and information science students, librarians, and, information entrepreneurs with small research businesses focus on the Internet as the primary source of information. Some also learn and hone skills in the use of proprietary database systems, often more effective than Internet research for complex research questions. In addition to the aforementioned aggregator database systems, there are many others geared to specific markets and user groups. A range of educational and training possibilities are geared toward librarians and information professionals. Finding the "perfect" training venue for your interest may be somewhat elusive but I'll describe those I'm familiar with. In general, because of the ease-of-use, the vast majority of Internet users are self taught and can use tutorials found on the Web. At the same time, many librarians and information professionals are trained in and focus on developing advanced information retrieval skills. Advanced training is typically provided in graduate programs of library and information science and through continuing education provided by library associations such as SLA (Special Libraries Association - http://www.sla.org) and at conferences, several of which are sponsored by Information Today, Inc. http://www.infotoday.com/conferences.shtml. The largest online industry conference for the library and information industry profession in the world is coming up in December in London. http://www.online-information.co.uk/index.html. The Association of Independent Information Professionals (http:///www.aiip.org) is a U.S.-based international organization for IIPs that provides a range of member benefits and continuing education opportunities including an annual conference, Webinars, discount programs for proprietary vendors, and more. One of the most valuable learning venues for members is AIIP-L, a private discussion forum where we discuss business development, information industry trends, technical issues, and particularly apropos your question, research methods, tips, and sources. Members learn from each other. In addition, as experts in our respective areas of specialization, many of also teach and train. As an IIP since 1982, I've taught in several venues and currently teach distance education courses about online searching, advanced online searching, competitive intelligence research, and information entrepreneurship at the graduate level. I also give presentations and workshops about online searching customized to associations, conferences, organizations, and companies. Of potential interest to your question, I just completed giving two online workshops for Simmons Graduate School of Library and Information Science (GSLIS) Continuing Education. These workshops run for one month and are open to anyone. The two just completed are: 1) Advanced Google and Beyond: Find the Information You Need! And 2) How to Conduct Effective Company Research: Search Strategies and Sources. For the month of November, I'm giving a workshop on Information Entrepreneurship and focusing on independent research businesses. If of interest to anyone, there is still time to enroll and for more information about the wide range of Simmons GSLIS CE workshops, see http://tinyurl.com/2xubt6. I tentatively plan to repeat these workshops in Summer and/or Fall of 2009. Library and information professional journals, discussion groups, blogs, and books round out the training / education picture. In addition to Bob Berkman's book (mentioned by Bob in his previous post and a book I recommend and use for an advanced online searching course I teach), Bob is also editor of an excellent newsletter geared to information professionals, Information Advisor, from Information Today. http://www.infotoday.com. Information Today Inc also publishes ONLINE Magazine and SEARCHER Magazine, both with practical articles for searchers. I've contributed articles to both of these and other industry publications during the past 10-12 years. Another book I require for some of my courses is Randolph's Hock, Extreme Searcher's Internet Handbook. http://books.infotoday.com/books/. One more pertinent training venue is InfoPeople http://www.infopeople.org/workshop, currently running a distance workshop Advanced Web Search Tools & Tips http://www.infopeople.org/workshop/391. Amelia, MarketingBase Amelia Kassel's Mentor Program for Information Pros Online Research Training and Consulting Distance Faculty, School of Lib. & Info. Sci, SJSU http://slisweb.sjsu.edu Simmons GSLIS CE Online Workshop http://www.simmons.edu/gslis/continuinged/workshops Expert CI, Market, and Internet Research 707 829-9421;800 544-5924; Fax: 707 823-2713 http://www.marketingbase.com; mailto:amelia@marketingbase.com -----Original Message----- From: air-l-bounces@listserv.aoir.org [mailto:air-l-bounces@listserv.aoir.org] On Behalf Of Jess Porter Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2008 12:59 PM To: air-l@listserv.aoir.org Subject: [Air-L] Looking for online Internet Research Training,and or Certification in Internet Research Hello: I just finished 23 years in computer science, and in a few years am looking to do some Internet research from home. I have done lots of research over the Internet over the last 23 years, but have no formal training. I am looking for online college courses or a certification program on Internet researching, to learn all the tools and techniques. I did scour the Internet before coming here, but found very little. It could be I wasn't using the correct key words (?) Also any good book recommendations would be much appreciated. Thank You and Regards to all, Jess 11 years in Apple and 12 years in Microsoft. It was a Great career. jessp509@gmail.com _______________________________________________ The Air-L@listserv.aoir.org mailing list is provided by the Association of Internet Researchers http://aoir.org Subscribe, change options or unsubscribe at: http://listserv.aoir.org/listinfo.cgi/air-l-aoir.org Join the Association of Internet Researchers: http://www.aoir.org/
Hi Everyone.. I am conducting some research concerning food and the web: how blogs, food-related websites, and other new forms of media may have and influence on people's choices of food, eating, nutrition, how they think of food, TV chef's etc... if anyone has any information...please let me know... thanks Niran ----------------------------------------------------------------------------Dr Niran Bahjat-Abbas Senior Lecturer in Media and Cultural Studies Kingston University School of Humanities, Faculty of Arts & Sciences Penrhyn Road, Kingston, Surrey KT1 2EE _________________________________________________________________ X Factor: latest video, features and more. Click here! http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/115454063/direct/01/
Hi You might have a look at: Livingstone, Sonia; Helsper, Ellen J. 'Does advertising literacy mediate the effects of advertising on children? A critical examination of two linked research literatures in relation to obesity and food choice.' Journal of Communication 56, no. 3 (2006), pp. 560-584. It's an interesting read. Regards Sue -----Original Message----- From: air-l-bounces@listserv.aoir.org [mailto:air-l-bounces@listserv.aoir.org] On Behalf Of Niran Abbas Sent: Monday, 03 November 2008 15:26 To: air-l@listserv.aoir.org Subject: [Air-L] food and the web Hi Everyone.. I am conducting some research concerning food and the web: how blogs, food-related websites, and other new forms of media may have and influence on people's choices of food, eating, nutrition, how they think of food, TV chef's etc... if anyone has any information...please let me know... thanks Niran ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr Niran Bahjat-Abbas Senior Lecturer in Media and Cultural Studies Kingston University School of Humanities, Faculty of Arts & Sciences Penrhyn Road, Kingston, Surrey KT1 2EE _________________________________________________________________ X Factor: latest video, features and more. Click here! http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/115454063/direct/01/ _______________________________________________ The Air-L@listserv.aoir.org mailing list is provided by the Association of Internet Researchers http://aoir.org Subscribe, change options or unsubscribe at: http://listserv.aoir.org/listinfo.cgi/air-l-aoir.org Join the Association of Internet Researchers: http://www.aoir.org/ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.549 / Virus Database: 270.8.5/1764 - Release Date: 03/11/2008 07:46 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.549 / Virus Database: 270.8.5/1764 - Release Date: 03/11/2008 07:46
I think it would be very interesting to look at the taco bell website through your research lens. Taco Bell has obviously put out considerable effort to develop an interactive, informative, and -- I'm sure they hope -- influential website... http://www.tacobell.com/ -----Original Message----- From: air-l-bounces@listserv.aoir.org [mailto:air-l-bounces@listserv.aoir.org] On Behalf Of Sue Cranmer Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 11:53 AM To: air-l@listserv.aoir.org; niranabbas@hotmail.com Subject: Re: [Air-L] food and the web Hi You might have a look at: Livingstone, Sonia; Helsper, Ellen J. 'Does advertising literacy mediate the effects of advertising on children? A critical examination of two linked research literatures in relation to obesity and food choice.' Journal of Communication 56, no. 3 (2006), pp. 560-584. It's an interesting read. Regards Sue -----Original Message----- From: air-l-bounces@listserv.aoir.org [mailto:air-l-bounces@listserv.aoir.org] On Behalf Of Niran Abbas Sent: Monday, 03 November 2008 15:26 To: air-l@listserv.aoir.org Subject: [Air-L] food and the web Hi Everyone.. I am conducting some research concerning food and the web: how blogs, food-related websites, and other new forms of media may have and influence on people's choices of food, eating, nutrition, how they think of food, TV chef's etc... if anyone has any information...please let me know... thanks Niran ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---- Dr Niran Bahjat-Abbas Senior Lecturer in Media and Cultural Studies Kingston University School of Humanities, Faculty of Arts & Sciences Penrhyn Road, Kingston, Surrey KT1 2EE _________________________________________________________________ X Factor: latest video, features and more. Click here! http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/115454063/direct/01/ _______________________________________________ The Air-L@listserv.aoir.org mailing list is provided by the Association of Internet Researchers http://aoir.org Subscribe, change options or unsubscribe at: http://listserv.aoir.org/listinfo.cgi/air-l-aoir.org Join the Association of Internet Researchers: http://www.aoir.org/ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.549 / Virus Database: 270.8.5/1764 - Release Date: 03/11/2008 07:46 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.549 / Virus Database: 270.8.5/1764 - Release Date: 03/11/2008 07:46 _______________________________________________ The Air-L@listserv.aoir.org mailing list is provided by the Association of Internet Researchers http://aoir.org Subscribe, change options or unsubscribe at: http://listserv.aoir.org/listinfo.cgi/air-l-aoir.org Join the Association of Internet Researchers: http://www.aoir.org/
You might try www.scholar.google.com rather than just google .. You'll find more research-oriented literature. ----- Original Message ----- From: Jess Porter <aoir.11@gmail.com> Date: Sunday, November 2, 2008 3:59 pm Subject: [Air-L] Looking for online Internet Research Training, and or Certification in Internet Research To: air-l@listserv.aoir.org
Hello:
I just finished 23 years in computer science, and in a few years am looking to do some Internet research from home. I have done lots of research over the Internet over the last 23 years, but have no formal training.
I am looking for online college courses or a certification program on Internet researching, to learn all the tools and techniques. I did scour the Internet before coming here, but found very little. It could be I wasn't using the correct key words (?)
Also any good book recommendations would be much appreciated.
Thank You and Regards to all,
Jess
11 years in Apple and 12 years in Microsoft. It was a Great career.
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