Contextualized
Online Search &
Research
This course will cover how to conduct effective research online. Learn
essential strategies for finding, evaluating, and synthesizing information
from a vast array of digital sources.
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by Rou Ann Navarroza
OBJECTIVES
• Understand internet as a tool for research and information gathering.
• Use precise keywords to improve online searches
• Evaluate websites credibility.
TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED
• WHAT IS INTERNET RESEARCH?
• Internet research strengths and weaknesses
• Advanced features of Google
• Website credibility
Internet Research
⦁ process of interactively searching for and retrieving
requested information via a computer from
databases that are online.
Tips in Conducting Internet Research
Have a question in mind.
Narrow it down.
Advanced search.
Look for credible sources.
Give credit.
Search Engine
Search Engine – is a software system that is designed
to search for information on the World Wide
Web. The search results are generally presented in
a line of results often referred to as search engine
results pages.
Search Engine
Google
Bing
Yahoo
Baidu
Search Engine
Ask.com
Yandex
DuckDuckGo
Internet Research Weaknesses
1. Possibility of leaking someone’s personal information.
2. There are a lot of incorrect information out there.
3. You can get many harmful “objects” in the internet.
ADVANCED FEATURES OF GOOGLE
Google Filter
You can filter and customize
your search results to find
exactly what you want.
Google Advanced Search
gives the Web searcher the ability to narrow their searches
by a series of different filters; i.e., language, proximity,
domain, etc.
https://www.google.com/advanced_search
https://www.google.com/advanced_image_search
Refine Web Searches
Uses search operators that includes symbols or words in your
search to make your search results more precise.
Refine Web Searches
site:website.com - provideresults from a specific website
Refine Web Searches
+ — allows you to include terms that are usually
ignored
“ ” — finds the exact words in a phrase
Refine Web Searches
Refine Web Searches
( ) — - Finds or includes web pages that contain a group of
words
AND or & - Finds web pages that contains all the terms or
phrases
Refine Web Searches
Refine Web Searches
NOT or – - Excludes web pages that contain a term or
phrase
OR or | - Finds web pages that contain either of the term
or phrases or combine searches
Refine Web Searches
Refine Web Searches
$69 - Searches for a specific price of an object
Refine Web Searches
.. - Searches within a range of numbers (e.g. 1..100)
Refine Web Searches
@name – Searches a user profile name
Refine Web Searches
# - Put # in front of a word and searches hashtag.
Refine Web Searches
* (asterisk)- if you do not know the exact terms or unknown
words.
Refine Web Searches
related:website.com – provides related websites
Refine Web Searches
info:website.com – provides information from websites
Google’s Built-in (sometimes hidden) Features
Hidden Calculator
Head straight to the search bar and type in the problem or
equation you're looking to solve. You'll know you've gotten to
the right place when a gray, calculator-like tool pops up as the
search result.
Definitions and More
Simply add the word "define" before a search term (for example,
“define onomatopoeia”) to bring up the proper spelling,
definition, origin, and even fun tools like voice and translation
options.
Age-appropriate Results
Google Safe Search can help filter out mature content that's
beyond what those below 18 are ready to see or read. This can also
be taken a step further with search results filter by reading level so
you or your younger siblings or friends feel comfortable with
what's in front of them.
Time-zone Challenged
If you have far-flung family and don’t want to wake them up in
the middle of the night, you can find the local time anywhere
in the world by typing "time" and a city's name into the search
bar.
The Perfect Search
Let’s say the homework assignment requires you to use only one
source of information. Enter your query, followed by the URL for
the website (i.e., weaving site: ncca.gov.ph/) and hit enter. You'll
see only results from that website.
Photo Magic
Learning how to attribute photos is a critical research skill. With
Google Reverse Image Search, you can upload any photo to
Google Images and hit "search" to find the name of it, and a
whole lot more.
WEBSITE CREDIBILITY
How can I tell if a website is CREDIBLE?
Just remember your DADS
D – Domain
A – Author
D – Date
S – Sources
Website Credibility
1. Domain – Some domains such as .com, .org, and .net
can be purchased and used by any individual.
.edu is reserved for colleges and universities
.gov denotes a government website.
These two are usually credible sources for information
Website Credibility
Be careful with the domain .org, because .org is usually used by non-profit
organizations which may have an agenda of persuasion rather than education.
Website Credibility
2. Author
Information on the internet with a listed author is one indication of a
credible site.
Is the author affiliated to an academic institution or
credible organization?
Website Credibility
2. Author
Information on the internet with a listed author is one indication of a
credible site.
Is the author affiliated to an academic institution or
credible organization?
Website Credibility
2. Author
Information on the internet with a listed author is one indication of a
credible site.
Is the author affiliated to an academic institution or
credible organization?
Website Credibility
3. Date – By including a date, the website allows readers to make decisions
about whether that information is recent enough for their purposes.
Look for a "last updated" date on the page or site.
Website Credibility
3. Date – By including a date, the website allows readers to make decisions
about whether that information is recent enough for their purposes.
Look for a "last updated" date on the page or site.
Website Credibility
4.Sources – Credible websites, like books and scholarly articles,
should cite the source of the information presented.
Can information be verified through another
source?
Website Credibility
Google Scholar allows the
students and educators to search
across a wide range of academic
literature.
https://scholar.google.com
Website Credibility
Research Gate allows researcher
to publish their work with people
verified from different academic
institution all around the world.
Applying Contextualized Research Skills
Mastering contextualized online search and research skills empowers you to effectively navigate the digital
landscape, uncover valuable information, and contribute to knowledge creation.
Academic Research Professional Development
Conduct in-depth research for essays,
dissertations, and scholarly publications. Stay updated on industry trends, explore new
ideas, and gather insights for career advancement.
Global Citizenship Personal Growth
Engage in informed discussions, contribute to Expand your knowledge base, explore new
societal understanding, and make responsible interests, and enhance your critical thinking
decisions. abilities.
Key Takeaways
• Internet research is a process of interactively searching for and
retrieving requested information via a computer from databases that
are online.
• Search Engine is a software system that is designed
• to search for information on the World Wide Web.
• There are a lot of advanced features of Google
• Search Engine.
• You can tell if a website is credible by using the mnemonics DADS –
domain, author, date and source
Thank you for
listening!
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