Internet Research Quiz

What is the gold standard for academic study?

• Wikipedia articles

• Peer-reviewed research

• News websites

• Library books

Which search engine is recommended if you don't have access to a library?

• Yahoo

• Google Scholar

• Ask.com

• Bing

What does the '.gov' domain indicate?

• A commercial website

• A non-profit organization

• A government source

• An educational institution

Which Boolean operator would you use to exclude a keyword from your search?

• NOT

• OR

• WITH

• AND

What should you be cautious about when using regular search engines?

• They are always accurate

• They are vetted by humans

• They can be gamed by websites

• They only show government sources

What is a benefit of using library databases for research?

• They are faster than search engines

• They have more advertisements

• They provide peer-reviewed research

• They are free for everyone

Which domain is typically used by educational institutions?

• .net

• .edu

• .org

• .com

What is a potential issue with using .org websites?

• Anyone can purchase a .org domain

• They are always credible

• They are only for educational use

• They are only for government use

What should you do if you are unsure about the credibility of a source?

• Use it anyway

• Ignore it

• Trust it if it's on the first page of results

• Consult a librarian or teacher

What is a good strategy for finding more relevant search results?

• Use only one keyword

• Use specific keyword phrases

• Avoid using Boolean operators

• Search only the first page of results