Keyword Searching and Evaluating Search Results

Does capitalization matter when you are doing a keyword search?

• Yes

• No

The words you type into a keyword search should be written like a sentence.

• True

• False

Try to limit the number of words you type into the search bar to _______ words.

• 1-2

• 3-4

• 5-6

• 7-8

The order in which you write the words in a keyword search matters.

• True

• False

.edu, .com, .net, .gov, and .org are all examples of what?

• State abbreviations

• Useful keywords

• Domain endings

Pretend you found a website that has a .gov domain ending. What does this domain ending tell a researcher?

• It tells the first three letters of the website author's last name.

• It is an abbreviation for the state where the website was made.

• It tells what kind of website it is. This example is a government website.

Which choice below shows ONLY trustworthy domain endings?

• .gov and .org

• .com and .net

• .com and .gov

What two words can you add to the end of a keyword search to help you find age-appropriate websites?

• "for students"

• "for kids"

• "for teachers"

In addition to the domain ending, what other part of the results page indicates how useful a website might be?

• the description

• the full website address

• the ads

What punctuation marks can you put around words you want to find in order on a website?

• exclamation points !

• quotation marks " "

• parentheses ( )