Research Skills

What is a keyword?

• a single word or phrase on your topic

• a sentence about your topic

• a paragraph about your topic

• a question about your topic

What is a bibliography?

• pictures about your topic

• a list of sources you used

• video clips

Sites like Wikipedia are not always valid because-

• the information constantly changes because users can alter the info
• the website has too many distractions
• the website includes the original author
• the information can be viewed by anyone

Reliable sources are always the first Google result.

• True

• False

What is a warning sign that a website might NOT have trustworthy information? 

• the author is an expert
• the information comes from a well-known newspaper
• It is not clear who the author is
• the information is current

What is a big clue that information on a webpage is not trustworthy?

• Plain looking logo.
• Spelling and grammar mistakes.
• Links to other sources of information.
• Lots of text, not a lot of pictures.

Which key words would be the best for an Internet search about the effect of cartoons on children? Click THREE words!

• Children

• adults

• Animation

• sleep

• Impact

Which key words would be best for an internet search about advances to mobile phones? Choose THREE!

• Mobile phones

• Network

• Usage

• Technology

• Change

What is a URL?

• computer software program

• An acronym for Unlimited Resources for Learning

• The address of a document or "page" on the World Wide Web

• A search engine

When you are ready to begin your search, you should generate a list of ______ associated with your topic.

• Keywords

• facts

• questions

• concerns