Mastering Online Search Skills

Which of the following is an example of a search engine?

• Microsoft Word

• Google

• PowerPoint

• Excel

What does the term "keyword" refer to in online searching?

• A type of website

• A word or phrase used to find information

• A computer virus

• A social media account

Which of the following is a sign that a website may be credible?

• It has many pop-up ads

• It is updated regularly

• It has no contact information

• It uses lots of bright colors

Which search technique would help you find an exact phrase in your search results?

• Using quotation marks around the phrase

• Typing the phrase in all capital letters

• Adding a question mark at the end

• Using only one word

You find two websites with similar information, but one ends in ".gov" and the other in ".com". Which is more likely to be a government source?

• The ".gov" website

• The ".com" website

• Both are equally likely

• Neither is a government source

A student is researching climate change. Which of the following search queries would likely give the most specific results?

• climate

• climate change effects

• animals

• change

You find an article about a new scientific discovery. What steps would you take to evaluate if the source is credible? (Choose the best answer.)

• Check the author’s credentials, publication date, and references

• Only look at the website’s design

• Trust it if it appears first in search results

• Share it without reading

You are searching for information for a school project. How would you determine if a website is biased?

• Look for language that favors one side and check if multiple viewpoints are presented

• Only read the title

• Ignore the author’s background

• Trust all information online

You need to find reliable information quickly for a class debate. What is the best strategy?

• Use advanced search operators and focus on reputable sources like .edu or .gov

• Click on the first link you see

• Use only social media posts

• Choose the website with the most pictures