Contextualized Online Research
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This document provides tips for becoming a smarter user of search engines. It discusses online search and how using the right search terms can provide more useful and meaningful results than vague searches. The document encourages the reader to practice different search techniques like using hidden features and keywords to find calculators, definitions, age-appropriate content, or account for time zones in order to more efficiently find needed information. It suggests validating search tips by taking screenshots of search results to present later.
Contextualized Online Research
- 2. GOAL At the end of the lesson, you will be a better user of search engines. In particular, you can be more deeply aware of search techniques that will give results that are useful for your academic and chosen career.
- 3. REVIEW
- 4. ONLINE SEARCH Online search is the process of interactively searching for and retrieving requested information via a computer from databases that are online. (Wikipedia)
- 5. CHALLENGE QUESTIONS Are you a smarter user of search engines? Do you always rely on the first search results online? Have you “Googled” yourself lately? Are you happy with the results? How do you find answers to questions from the simple to the complex? Google might naturally come to mind. Did you know that you could also use Wolfram as an alternative search engine?
- 6. Indeed, Google might be our “friend” but using search engines for the sake of plain information could actually lead you misinformed. In order to stay meaningfully informed, you should start appreciating the use of the right combination of words or key phrases. A wealth of built-in—but sometimes hidden—features can help you find the information you need much more efficiently than your usual shot-in-the-dark searches. A little Google technique can open up a world of trusted facts, homework boosters, and cool tricks to impress your friends (or your parents). REMINDER
- 8. A. Find the Hidden Calculator
- 9. B. Definitions and More
- 13. F. Photo Magic
- 14. G. Just for Fun •If all you really need is a little distraction, go to Google and type in "tilt," browse the Google Doodle archives, or just tell Google to do a barrel roll. You won't be disappointed.” •If you want some more keyword tricks, check out the search techniques below.
- 15. ACTIVITY •On the next opportunity that you have an Internet connection, do the following “What Matters in a Query” search tips. To validate the results of your search, get a screenshot of the resulting scenarios. Be ready to present the results in class.