CONTEXTUALIZED ONLINE SEARCH Flashcards
Is the
process of interactively
searching for and
retrieving requested
information via a
computer from databases
that are online.
Online Search
- Also known as Internet Research
- More than just googling (typing a
word in Google and then clicking
the search button) - A skill needed to be improved to
get factual information.
Online Search and Research
Is a character or
string of characters
used in a search
engine query to
narrow the focus of
the search.
Search Operators/ Parameters
Search for results that mention a word or phrae
” “
Search for results related to X or Y
OR
Same as OR
|
Search for results related to X and Y
jobs AND gates
Search for results that don’t mention a word or phrase
-
Wildcard matching any word or phrase
*
Group multiple searches
( )
Content is grammatically correct, verifiable, and cited when necessary
Accuracy
Defines who created the content, the individual or group’s credential/ expertise and provides contact information
Author
Information is current and updated frequently
Currency
Content is balanced, presenting all sides of an issue and multiple points of view
Fairness
Is the address that people type into a browser address bar to find your website
- referred as ‘web address”
Domain Name
Involves the
ability to
reflect on the
information
presented to
you.
Critical Thinking
A good researcher
can organize
his/her collected
data. As you
collect those data,
be sure to track
where specific
information is
gathered.
Data Organizing
Part of
your research is the
actual writing, be
creative and
reflective in
writing your
search, explain
every detail and
step into achieving
your objective
Research Presenting
Evaluating
information found in your
sources can be the basis
of accuracy, validity,
appropriateness for needs,
importance, and social
and cultural context
Check your Sources
Developing
and refining search
queries to get better
research results
Ask Good Questions
Displaying
persistence by
continuing to pursue
information to gain a
broad perspective
Go Beyond the Surface
Be patient. good things take time
Be Patient
Respecting
intellectual property
rights of creators and
producers
Respect ownership
There are millions of
information that we can get from
the internet. Some of this
information are free but others
are not. They are protected by a
copyright law.
Copyright Issues
