On this page you will find some helpful tips for researching online...
When developing search terms:
When scanning search results:
When checking websites for authenticity and reliability:
When looking for authenticity:
- Identify the most important words in your inquiry questions
- Try using synonyms or related search terms.
When scanning search results:
- Try not to get overwhelmed with the amount of search results you get
- Scan or read quickly the results on the search page before click on one.
- Think before you click!
- Remind yourself as you look at the result what question you are trying to answer
When checking websites for authenticity and reliability:
When looking for authenticity:
- ASK QUESTIONS like…Who is the author of this website? Or is this website ran by an organization? Where did the information on this website come from?
- ASK QUESTIONS like: What is the language used? What is the view point of the author?