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