Getting Your Research Right!

Introduction: 

: a) Follow the link http://bit.ly/2BwdVpm 

  b) Fill in the columns in the Padlet https://padlet.com/kate_meijers/rnvk5autjt5o 

Step 1: Improve Your Search Terms

Using more effective search terms reduces your chances of getting unreliable webpage suggestion

Your Search Terms Matter! Click to Enlarge

Partner 1: The Art of Key Word Choices
Visit https://coursebuilder.withgoogle.com/sample/unit?unit=2&lesson=8	Do the Activity https://coursebuilder.withgoogle.com/sample/unit?unit=2&lesson=9
Visit https://www.lifehack.org/articles/technology/20-tips-use-google-search-efficiently.html	Do the activity Explore using these tips, select and test your favourites to share with your partner

Partner 2: Word Order & Finding Words
Visit https://coursebuilder.withgoogle.com/sample/unit?unit=2&lesson=10	Do the Activity https://coursebuilder.withgoogle.com/sample/unit?unit=2&lesson=11
Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxuTZ7TgM2c	Do the activity https://coursebuilder.withgoogle.com/sample/unit?unit=2&lesson=13
OPTIONAL Already know about CTRL+F?  Learn how to search different content https://coursebuilder.withgoogle.com/sample/unit?unit=14&lesson=23	Do the activity https://coursebuilder.withgoogle.com/sample/unit?unit=14&lesson=24

Step 2: Take steps to be more analytical of webpages

Go back to the original search http://bit.ly/2BwdVpm  

Use the "Cheat Sheet to Researching Effectively" and the who/what/when/where guide to appraise your "most reliable website" and "least reliable website".  In pairs, do one each and then come back to discuss.

Have you changed your mind? Is this still the most reliable resource?

Summary: Have you improved?!

a) Follow the link http://bit.ly/2ibiQHy 

b) Fill in the padlet https://padlet.com/kate_meijers/2bmckltkt9dt