Google Yourself Do you know how much

Google yourself to find out what is out there. To get the most accurate and complete anyone can find out about
search results, enter search terms such as your name, email address, home and work you by doing a simple web
address, and phone numbers in a variety of ways. Also, put quotes around your search search? You may be shocked
terms. This tells the search engine to find a specific phrase just how you wrote it, and will
to discover just how much of
make your search more efficient.
your personal information is
First name and last name: “Jay Hernandez” quickly and easily accessible
First, middle, and last name: “Jay Ortega Hernandez” to anyone online.
Last name followed by a comma and your first name: “Hernandez, Jay”
Last name followed by a comma, your first name and middle name: “Hernandez, Jay Ortega”
Street address: “2521 Street Address Lane”
Phone number (using no spaces or hyphens searches all instances of your number): “9267276178”
Email address: “[email protected]”

If you do find any information that you do not want publicly available, you can ask the website to remove that information. Keep in
mind that they are not always obligated to comply with your request. If you need help negotiating with a website, you can contact
WiredSafety.org, and they will be able to advise you on your specific case.

You might feel comfortable with the information that is posted about you online, but as the web is constantly growing and changing,
it is a good idea to Google yourself regularly and stay informed on what anyone can find out about you by simply searching the web.
Search Better for Google

"I don't know the answer. Just google it!"

"Whoa! You won't believe what we found when we googled your name."

"Relax... I'm googling the address right now."

There are many reasons why Google is so popular. For one, it's easy to use - even for beginners. It's also more effective than the
average search engine, making it easier to find what you're looking for. In addition, Google is home to a wide variety of features that
can improve your search experience in surprising ways.

Several different ways to conduct a

Google search:
1. Google.com
2. Your Browser's Search Bar
3. Google Search App

Google Search Strategies

With a few basic search strategies, you can find almost anything online. It doesn't matter if you're using Google, Yahoo!, Bing, or
some other type of search engine.
Using Fast Facts
Google fast facts are tricks you can use to get answers to common questions. They can also help you with everyday tasks like
tracking packages, or looking up sports scores. All you have to do is type your query in the search box using one of the techniques
below, and the answer will appear instantly at the top of the results page.

How to evaluate a Website?

1. Is the information relevant?

 Should contain the information you’re looking for.
2. What is the site purpose?
 May appear a news site but it’s a humor site.
3. Is the site biased?
 News org., encyclopedias, & other sources are
trying to be biased.
4. What is the site top-level domain?
5. Is the author reliable?  .NET – Network Embedded Technology
 It’s better to find out more info about the author.
6. Is the information current?
 Many websites will include a date at the top or
bottom of an article. This can tell you how current
the information.
7. Does the site have a good reputation?
 You may need to get a “second opinion” in other words, see what other people are saying about the websites.
Synthesizing information
Synthesis is very important when it comes to finding and using information online. Even if you've done a lot of research
and feel like you understand the topic, you have to know how to combine it in order to create something new.
Otherwise, you won't be able to present your message effectively.

Organizing your thought:

 Plan Ahead - If you're going to create a PowerPoint presentation, you might want to organize your content into slides that are
short and to-the-point, instead of a full-page report. If you're writing a research paper for school, think about how you're going
to utilize your sources.
 Start an outline - Your outline doesn't have to be very detailed; instead, write down just enough information to help you
organize your ideas, and visualize the final product.
 Record your ideas & Bookmark your sources
 There are two reasons you should always bookmark your sources. One, so you can refer back to them if you need to view the
information again; and two, so you have everything you need to cite your sources properly, such as the author and web
address.

What is Plagiarism?
Plagiarism is presenting someone else's work as your own. It can include copying and pasting text from a website into a project that
you're working on, or taking an idea from a book without including a citation to give credit to the book's author. Plagiarism is very
common, and the internet has made it even more common.

Tips for Avoiding Plagiarism:

 If you use a source, cite it - To avoid plagiarism is to cite your sources. It gives proper credit to the original authors.
 Use quotation marks when necessary - Make sure that you use quotation marks on the source exact words instead of
paraphrasing or rewriting it.
 Don’t just change a few words - To properly use another author’s idea, you should rewrite it in your own words.
 Synthesize the information - If you focus on developing a unique point of perspective, rather than relying on your sources to
make all of your points for you. Simply stitching together various sources, try to synthesize the information so that you are
creating something new.

What is Copyright?
Copyright is the legal concept
that works - art, writing, images,
music, and more - belong to the
people who create them.
According to copyright law, any
original content you create and
record in a lasting form is your
own intellectual property.

To use, copy, or change a

copyrighted work, you need
permission from the person who
holds the copyright. This
permission is called a license.

Overview of the differences

between traditional copyright,
Creative Commons, and public
domain:

Guideline for fair use:

1. The majority of the content you create must be your own.
2. Give credit to the copyright holder.
3. Don't make money off of the copyrighted work.

Protecting Your Intellectual Property:

Copyright protects the things you create, too. You own the original
content you post on your blog, share on your website, or write in your
research paper. If people copy or steal your intellectual property, you
have the right to try to stop them.

Guarding Your Content Online:

 Use plagiarism search services
 Set up Google Alerts for excerpts of your work
 Add watermarks to your images