Google Search Techniques and Strategies

This video tutorial guides viewers on how to effectively use Google search and Google advanced search to find specific information on a chosen research topic. It covers basic search techniques, such as using search terms and refining results, as well as advanced techniques like using minus signs and quotation marks. The tutorial also explains how to perform an advanced search for more precise results and emphasizes the importance of refining search terms to find credible sources. Finally, it encourages viewers to record their findings for further research.

What is the main purpose of this video?

• To learn how to create a video

• To find out how to use social media

• To understand how to use Google search and advanced search

• To learn about different types of viruses

What should you do to start a Google search?

• Open a new tab or window and go to the Google search page

• Open a new document

• Go to a social media site

• Open a new email

How can you refine your search results to exclude certain words?

• Use a hashtag before the words

• Use a plus sign before the words

• Use a minus sign before the words

• Use an asterisk before the words

What is the purpose of using quotation marks in a search?

• To search for images

• To search for videos

• To search for an exact phrase

• To search for definitions

Where can you find the advanced search option on Google?

• At google.com/advanced_search

• In the tools menu

• On the homepage

• In the settings menu

What can you do with the advanced search page?

• Find pages with all of your search terms

• Exclude certain words from your search

• Limit your search in various ways

• All of the above

What should you do if you want to be even more specific in your search?

• Use basic search

• Use advanced search

• Use social media

• Use a dictionary

What is the benefit of using various search strategies?

• To identify relevant and credible sources

• To find more ads

• To find more images

• To get more search results

What should you do after refining your search enough to get relevant results?

• Share the results on social media

• Move on to the next video to make notes about your research

• Start a new search

• Close the browser

What is the final step mentioned in the video?

• Write a blog post

• Send an email

• Use Google search and advanced search to find credible websites

• Create a new video