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What should you do to narrow down your search results using Boolean searching?
What should you do to narrow down your search results using Boolean searching?
- Use and to narrow your search (correct)
- Use quotation marks for exact phrases
- Use + or AND to include all words
- Use + or NOT to exclude words you do not want
What does the acronym CRAAP stand for in the context of evaluating websites?
What does the acronym CRAAP stand for in the context of evaluating websites?
- Certainty, Reliability, Accuracy, Authority, Purpose
- Control, Relevance, Authorship, Accuracy, Purpose
- Credibility, Reputation, Accuracy, Authority, Purpose
- Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, Purpose (correct)
Which technique should be used to find webpages where an exact phrase appears?
Which technique should be used to find webpages where an exact phrase appears?
- Use + or AND to include all words
- Use and to narrow your search
- Use quotation marks for exact phrases (correct)
- Use + or NOT to exclude words you do not want
What should you consider when evaluating websites for information?
What should you consider when evaluating websites for information?
Which key technique can be used to refine your search by date, country, amount, language, or other criteria in Google?
Which key technique can be used to refine your search by date, country, amount, language, or other criteria in Google?
When using Boolean searching, which symbol should be used to exclude words you do not want?
When using Boolean searching, which symbol should be used to exclude words you do not want?
What symbol is used to include all words in Boolean searching?
What symbol is used to include all words in Boolean searching?
Which search technique allows you to find webpages where an exact phrase appears?
Which search technique allows you to find webpages where an exact phrase appears?
What should you consider when evaluating websites for information?
What should you consider when evaluating websites for information?
Which key technique can be used to refine your search by date, country, and language in Google?
Which key technique can be used to refine your search by date, country, and language in Google?
What is another term for a web browser URL?
What is another term for a web browser URL?
What is the main purpose of a web browser's bookmarks?
What is the main purpose of a web browser's bookmarks?
What is the function of a hyperlink on a webpage?
What is the function of a hyperlink on a webpage?
Which software enables you to locate and view websites on the Internet?
Which software enables you to locate and view websites on the Internet?
What is the World Wide Web (WWW) commonly referred to?
What is the World Wide Web (WWW) commonly referred to?
Study Notes
Boolean Searching
- To narrow down search results using Boolean searching, use specific keywords, operators, and symbols to refine your search
- Use the NOT symbol (-) to exclude words you do not want
- Use the AND symbol (&) or the quotation marks ("") to include all words or exact phrases
Evaluating Websites
- CRAAP stands for Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose in evaluating websites for information
- Consider the credibility, reliability, and bias of the website, as well as the purpose and audience it serves
Search Techniques
- Use quotation marks ("") to find webpages where an exact phrase appears
- Use Google's advanced search features to refine your search by date, country, language, and other criteria
Web Browsing
- A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is another term for a web browser's address
- The main purpose of a web browser's bookmarks is to save and organize frequently visited websites
- A hyperlink on a webpage is a clickable link that directs users to another webpage or website
- A web browser is software that enables users to locate and view websites on the Internet
- The World Wide Web (WWW) is commonly referred to as the Web.
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Test your knowledge on effective internet search techniques including the use of keywords, quotation marks for exact phrases, and Boolean searching. Improve your online research skills with this quiz.
