Internet Search: Why is it important to choose the right words when you search online?
Learning Target:
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Today I will learn how to do an internet search
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Using technology vocabulary (relevant, search engine, search operators, exclude)
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So that I can research information using the internet
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I'll know I've got it when I can identify the most effective keywords for a given search.
Internet Search Filters/Limiters
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" " Search for an exact word or phrase
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+ Include both words
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- Exclude a word
Searching Tips
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Make your keywords as precise as possible. If you're looking for information on Tyrannosaurus rex, don't type in "dinosaurs." You'll get too much general information about dinosaurs and not enough specific hits about T-rex.
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Use two or more keywords in your search, but put the most important keywords first. For example, if you wanted information about what the T-rex ate, you might use the following keywords in this order: Tyrannosaurus Rex diet.
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Make sure you spell the keywords correctly. If you're not sure of a word's correct spelling, use http://dictionary.reference.com
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Always try more than one search engine. Different search engines will usually come up with different results.
