Search Operators Review

What do quotation marks do when used in a search?

• Exclude the words in the quotes from the search

• Search for synonyms of the words in the quotes

• Search for that exact phrase

• Highlight the search results

How can you remove specific words from a search using operators?

• Use a plus sign before the word

• Use a minus sign before the word

• Use a hashtag before the word

• Use a dollar sign before the word

What is the most powerful operator for students conducting research?

• • *

• • +

• -

• site:

Which site is considered reliable for research on the effects of environmental chemicals on people?

• UNDP.org

• PewResearch.org

• National Geographic

• EPA.gov

What does the operator 'site:' do in a search?

• Highlight the search results

• Search for specific information within a site

• Exclude specific sites from the search

• Search for synonyms of the words within a site

What does using the * in a search engine do?

• Searches for specific phrases within a site

• Excludes all results from the search

• Highlights the search results

• Creates a blank field for the search engine

What is the key to finding reliable data for research?

• Using personal blogs and forums

• Using government and educational institution domains

• Using any website with a .net domain

• Using any website with a .com domain

What is the main drawback of using data published in 2012 for research in 2019?

• The data may be outdated

• The data is irrelevant

• The data is not credible

• The data is too recent

What is the percentage of teens using Google or other online search engines for research?

• 86%

• 94%

• 78%

• 64%

What should students do if they have questions regarding reliable websites?

• Rely on personal judgment

• Ask teachers for a few to help get started with research

• Use any website with a .com domain

• Ask friends for recommendations