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- 2. 50 Billion Estimated number of web pages in Google’s Index Source: http://www.worldwidewebsize.com/
- 3. 4.5 Million 3.7 Million 2009 2011 Source: http://mashable.com/2011/06/19/how-many-websites/#17197How-Fast-Is-the-Web-Grow
- 4. 150,000 new URLS (websites) created DAILY Source: http://mashable.com/2011/06/19/how-many-websites/#17197How-Fast-Is-the-Web-Grow
- 5. 152 Million # of BLOGS (personal journals) on the internet Source: http://www.onlineschools.org/state-of-the-internet/soti.html
- 6. 48 Hours per Minute Amount of video uploaded to YouTube in 2011 Source: http://royal.pingdom.com/2012/01/17/internet-2011-in-numbers/
- 7. So what does this mean to you as a student RESEARCHER? TALK with a partner and list: 2 2
- 8. How do you sort through the garbage? Share a tip you already know about good internet research.
- 9. log onto www.hhsninthgraderesearch .wikispaces.com
- 10. Search Smart The WWW of searching the WWW
- 11. Evaluating the WWW WHO put the information there and how do I know they are credible? WHEN was the information updated? WHAT information is there? Is it thorough, accurate and helpful to my research?
- 12. Who is behind the information? Identify their CREDIBILITY and AUTHORITY on the topic at hand. If you can’t answer this, don’t use the site. TIPS: Look for “About” or “About Us” or a link to author information. Dig deeper and look for BIAS with “Our Mission” or similar links.
- 14. Find the Who http://fairview.org/ http://www.cdc.gov/ How are these sites alike? How are they different?
- 15. Check the URL .gov-- a government sponsored website—usually very reliable. .org -- an organization sponsored website --- sometimes reliable, but watch for BIAS. Use discretion. .edu – an educational institution sponsored website--- watch for a ~ symbol which means a personal page (like a student). Use discretion. .com – commercially sponsored site—can be reliable, but may be biased. Use discretion. .net – a site sponsored by a network service– sometimes reliable--could be a personal page. Use discretion.
- 16. When was the site last updated? One of the benefits of the web is that it is constantly updated with new information. Make sure you are getting the latest!
- 17. Find the When http://www.wired.com/culture/lifestyle/ne ws/2003/05/58861 http://socialmediatoday.com/dlawrence/ 448330/generation-text-teens-and-cell- phones Why does it matter in this case?
- 18. What information is on the site? Does it appear to be accurate and thorough? Does it support your research? This usually takes some detective work to figure out.
- 19. Investigate the What http://zapatopi.net/treeoctopus/
- 20. WHAT Investigative Tips it look #1-Get a first impression: Does professional? #2-Consider the title of the page: What is the focus? #3-Browse the content: Read part of the site. #4-Identify the “WHO”Are they credible? #5-Explore a little deeper: Investigate links, tabs, pictures, etc. #6-Make a judgment: Should it be used to support
- 21. Put Your Skills to Work www.bfro.net Investigate the WHO, WHEN and WHAT. Make a judgment and support your reason.
- 22. Are you Smart?
- 23. 50,000,000,000 That’s 50 BILLION possibilities Lady Gaga
- 24. Search Tip: 3 things to avoid #3
- 25. Search Tips: Things to DO Combine specific key words Lady Gaga Influence Lady Gaga Impact Lady Gaga Teenagers Influence
- 26. Search Tips: Things to DO Preview before clicking! The URL (who) The Summary (what)
- 27. Search Tips: Things to DO Use quotations to find exact phrases “influence of Lady Gaga” “contributions of Lady Gaga”
- 28. Search Tips: Things to DO USE Advanced Search Allows you to search only for specific domains (like .edu, .gov, etc) and many other ways to control your Google results.
- 29. Your Turn! Brainstorm on some search queries for your research topic. Try each tip at least once. • Combine specific search terms • Ex: lady gaga contributions society • Use direct “quotations” • Ex: “lady gaga’s influence” • Use Google Advanced Search • Search for .edu, .gov, etc.