Mindset and Google Research

Which statement best shows a growth mindset?

• If I don’t get it right first try, I’ll never be good at it.

• My brain is like a muscle—it gets stronger with practice.

• I’m only good at things I’m born smart in.

• Challenges show I’m not good at something.

True or False: Someone with a fixed mindset believes that effort and practice can make your brain stronger.

• True

• False

Which of these is NOT a Google Research strategy?

• 1. Use Google Images, News, or Videos

• 1. Search specific domains: 

  .gov, .edu, .org

• Try synonyms (different words that mean the same thing)

• Go on TikTok and type your topic into the search bar

Which of these is NOT a Google Research strategy?

• Click on the first webstie that pops up in your search.

• Use CTRL+F or CMD+F to find words on a page.

• Use Google Scholar for books and academic sources.

• Try different ways to ask your question.

Task: You are doing a research poster on Orcas hunting in the ocean.

Question: Which of these should you NOT type into a Google search bar?

• Orca hunting strategies site:.edu

• Orca migration timelines

• Orca hunting techniques Google Videos

• Orca predatory behavior Google Scholar

Task: You need to learn about the history of the Roman Empire and compare it to the making of the United States government.

Question: Which of these would be the most helpful for you to type into a Google search bar?

• Rome vs America 😜

• Roman Empire making USA

• Roman Republic U.S. Constitution comparison site:.edu

• Why did Rome fall and did the USA copy them?

What's a URL?

• It shows the address of a specific website. Ex: https://www.typingclub.com

• It stands for Universal Research Laws and tells you what websites are good to use.

Which of these is NOT an example of a domain?

• .com

• .gov

• .iykyk

• .edu

When evaluating websites, you want to look for:

• -Who appears in it?

  -Where can you post it online?

  -When was it first used by a researcher?

• -Who is the main character?

  -What ads can you find on the website?

  -Why was the page created?

• -Who wrote it?

  -What is it's purpose?

  -Where is it published? (Who own's the website)

You can tell an article or website has bias if:

• It only talks about one side of an argument.

• It has strong opinions and uses emotional language.

• It leaves out important facts that don’t support the author's opinion.

• All of the above.