Good research practices

What's the first step in conducting internet research?

• Typing anything in Google and see what pops out.

• Thinking about a lot of topics of your interest.

• Choosing a topic of your interest and ask yourself, "what do I want to learn about?"

• Just thinking of any question that pops into your mind.

What is a reputable search engine?

• A reputable search engine is any website where you can type a question and get an answer.

• A reputable search engine is a platform to search for news.

• A reputable search engine is a search platform that is widely recognized and trusted for its ability to provide accurate and reliable search results.

• A reputable search engine is a search platform that provides you with information, but that information is not always reliable.

How your keywords must be to help you obtain better search results?

• Simple and specific

• Simple and vague

• Writing only one word is enough to get good results

• You should write full sentences in order to get good results for your research

What should you pay attention to when reviewing the search results?

• Pay attention to the colors and images in the search results.

• Pay attention to the titles and snippets of information in the search results.

• Pay attention to the number of pages in the search results.

• There's no need to pay attention to anything.

What should you do when you click on a website during your research?

• Read the information fast and move on to the next website.

• Do not read the information, just look at the images.

• Read the information carefully, ensuring it's easy to understand and not too complex.

• Read only the parts of your interest and ignore the rest.

Why is it a good practice to check multiple websites when researching?

• Because you have to look at EVERY website on the internet to be sure of what you're looking for.

• It is not a good practice to check multiple websites when researching, just choose one to go with.

• Because it is nice to surf on the internet.

• Because it helps verify information; if different websites say the same thing, it's likely true.

What is the best use for Wikipedia?

• The best use for Wikipedia is a starting point of your research. Use it as a guide for another keywords on the topic.

• The best use for Wikipedia is to read the whole article, even if it is very long.

• The best use for Wikipedia is to copy and paste the article in a project.

• There is no use for Wikipedia because it is not a good source of information.

What should you be aware of when evaluating information from different sources?

• Be aware that commercial websites are trying to sell you their products, so it might not be trustworthy.

• Be aware that not all things you see on the internet are written by experts.

• Be aware that all information on the internet is likely to be true.

• Be aware of potential bias and varying perspectives when evaluating information from different sources.