Online Research

True or False: With most websites, you don't have to read the entire page to find what you're looking for. You can just skim the page instead.

• True
• False

In Google, how should you phrase your search if you want to exclude a certain word from your results (for example, "chocolate")?

• dessert (exclude: chocolate)
• dessert ~chocolate
• dessert -chocolate
• dessert NOT chocolate

Let's imagine you're searching for hotels in Chicago. What should you search for in order to get the most relevant results?

• Hotel
• Hotel illinois
• What are some hotels in Chicago
• Hotel Chicago

What can Google do?

• Convert measurement
• Calculate anything
• Get definitions
• All are correct

If you want to search for an exact phrase what do you do?

• Use parenthesis (brown bears)
• Just type in brown bears
• Use quotes "brown bears"
• define:  brown bears

When searching for facts on a controversial topic, it's best to stick to reliable, unbiased sources like ________.

• Encyclopedia Britannica Online
• social networking sites
• popular blogs
• Wikipedia

True or False: There is no difference when using Google, Yahoo!, Bing, or other popular search engines. They all produce the same search results.

• True
• False

True or False: All Wikipedia pages can be edited by anyone.

• True
• False

What does a .com suffix indicate?

• That it is governed by the constitution.
• That it is maintained by the government.
• That it was created by a business organization for commercial reasons.

What does a .edu suffix indicate?

• The site is owned by a school or university.
• The site is selling scholarships for students. 
• The site is 100% reputable. 
• The site is edited by the government.