Online Research Skills

What is a keyword search?

• Searching for specific words or phrases within a document or database.

• Searching for videos within a database

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Why is it important to use specific keywords when searching online?

• Specific keywords help find what you are looking for.

• Specific keywords lead to better search results.

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How can you tell if a website is good?

• Check the website's font, color, pictures and funny sounds.

• Check for author's credentials, citations, domain, design, and last update date.

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List three factors to consider when evaluating the credibility of a website.

• Author's name, Popularity of website, Length of URL

• Source of information, Date of content, References or citations

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What are some ways to make your keyword search results better?

• Use random words in the search query

• Use quotation marks and advanced search operators.

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How can you check if the information on a website is correct?

• Look at other reliable sources.

• Only trust one source.

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Why is it important to verify the credibility of online sources?

• To ensure accuracy, avoid misinformation, and make informed decisions.

• To blindly trust all information found online.

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What are some red flags to look for when evaluating the reliability of a website?

• Missing author information, outdated content, and lack of citations.

• Colorful design, catchy slogans, and excessive use of emojis.

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What are some common signs of a credible website?

• Clear author information, recent content updates, and citations.

• Colorful design, catchy slogans, and excessive use of emojis.

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'Plagiarism' is ...

• Copying someone else's work without proper attribution.

• Creating original content with proper citations.

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