Navigate A Website Using Essential Features (E.g ., Using Headings, Links, Etc.)

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Navigate a Website Using Essential

Features
(e.g ., Using Headings, Links, Etc.)
Second Quarter – ModulE 4
When we need to search for something in the internet, we will find more
or less hundreds of related information. The power of the internet allows
students to experience and visit places they might not be able to see in
person. But, just like when travelling in the real world, it’s important to
be safe when navigating site online.
Let’s Recall

Here are the examples of


web browsers that you may
effectively use in searching
information through the
use of internet
How do you navigate the Web?

By entering the address or URL of the website in your web browser,
or by clicking links you will see different website that has the
information that you are searching.

The most commonly-used and easy to access web browser is GOOGLE.


Search
 The Google search keeps you in the know about things that matter to
you. Find quick answers, explore your interests, and stay up to date
with new discoveries.
Aside, from giving the information that you are searching, many more
or almost all the information are also available on the said site.
It sounds simple but students need to know that the quality of the
search terms they put in the Google search box will determine the
quality of their result.
There are a LOT of tips and tricks for Googling but I think it’s best to
have students first master the basics of doing a proper Google search.
Below are some basic tips on how to effectively search
in Google.
Type in some simple search terms using only the important keywords.
• If the initial results aren’t what you want, alter the search terms and
get more specific (get clues from the initial search results e.g. you might
see synonyms that would work or get ideas from the “People Also Ask”
section).
• Use quotation marks if you want your keywords in an exact order, e.g.
“raining cats and dogs”.
How to Google: A Basic Guide
1. Type in some simple search terms using the important keywords.
2. If the initial results aren’t what you want, alter the search terms and get more
specific.
3. Use your results as clues to alter your search (e.g. you might see synonyms
that would work or get ideas from the “People Also Ask” section)
4. Use quotation marks if you want your keywords in an exact order (e.g.
“raining cats and dogs”)
5. Remember: . Just use your best guess with spelling . Don’t worry about
punctuation . Everyone’s results may be different, even if they use the same
search terms (depending on your browsing history and location, etc.

Source: https://lifehacker.com/the-get-more-out-of-google-infographic-summarizes-onlin-5864111
For instance, you are looking for information about “What is the
Smallest Planet in the Solar System?”

Here are the steps:


1. Go to any web browser.
2. Go to the search box.
3. Type the exact information that you are searching.
“What is the Smallest Planet in the Solar System?”
• From there, many websites will possibly appear that may contain the
information that you are looking.
• However, not all its content may be accurate. So you need to learn
how to evaluate the website.
Here are the
ways to
evaluate a
website.
Here are the ways to evaluate a website.

1. Open the site


• Choose a site that you think may possibly give answer to your
question.
2. Skim read
• Assess the information.
3. Look for the answer in your question
• Get the information, that you think give the accurate and factual
answer to your question.
4. Consider the credibility of the author or the website
• Be observant on the author’s name or website that post the information.
5. Consider the purpose of the site
• Some authors or websites may have other purpose aside from giving useful
information.
6. Look for the date
• Factual information 10 years ago, may no longer valid today.
7. Cross check
• Compare and assess the information that you get from different sources or
website
Let’s Dig In
COMPREHENSION CHECK (Write your answer on a separate paper)
A. Enumerate the 5 most common web browsers.
B. Enumerate the 7 ways on evaluating a website.
C. Why do you think evaluating a website before gathering the
information is important? (3-5 sentences)

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