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Keyword searches and reliable sources

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
If you want to search for an exact phrase what do you do?
a)
Use parenthesis (brown bears)
b)
Just type in brown bears
c)
Use quotes "brown bears"
d)
define:  brown bears
2.
____________________ are the most important words related to a subject. You type these into a search engine to find the information you want.
a)
Passwords
b)
Keywords
c)
Crosswords
3.
True or False: With most websites, you don't have to read the entire page to find what you're looking for. You can just skim the page instead.
a)
True
b)
False
4.

What keyword(s) did I use for this search?

a)

Cat diet

b)

cat

c)

What do cats eat?

5.

How many results did I get with the search for the word "cat"?

a)

Over 6,000

b)

Over 6,000,000

c)

Over 6,000,000,000

6.

What words should I have used if I wanted to find out what cats eat?

a)

cat diet

b)
c)

eat cat

d)

What do cats eat

7.

Is this a good search?

a)

Yes

b)

No

8.

When you just search for your animal's name, you notice there is an answer right on the Google search page. Should you just use that information?

a)

Sure. Why not? It is right there!

b)

No! That information may not come from a reliable source. You need to click on a reliable web page link!

9.

Which of these is likely a reliable source? (Choose 2)

a)

Hedgehog Pets Cute But Challenging - Veterinary Medicine at ...https://vetmed.illinois.edu

b)

Hedgehog - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org

c)

Hedgehog | National Geographic https://www.nationalgeographic.com

10.

Why is the National Geographic source reliable? (Choose 2)

a)

It is a familiar name and you've been to the site.

b)

It is a .com site.

c)

They are experts in the subject.

11.

What might make you think the site "Hedgehog Pets Cute But Challenging - Veterinary Medicine at https://vetmed.illinois.edu" is a reliable source? (Choose 2)

a)

It is a .edu site.

b)

It uses the word cute in the article.

c)

It says veterinary medicine in the description. They would be experts in the subject of animals.

12.

When you go to the site, you notice there are no ads, and the article has a recent date and an author. Is this likely a reliable site?

a)

Yes

b)

No