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WEB SEARCHING TIPS & TRICKS

WEB SEARCHING TIPS & TRICKS. Tip 1: Limit your search Use the right keywords to get more precise search results. Trick 1: Word order matters. Trick 2: Use quote marks. Trick 3: Use site search. Tip 2: Use your content wisely Wikipedia may look good, but it’s real value is hidden.

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WEB SEARCHING TIPS & TRICKS

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  1. WEB SEARCHING TIPS & TRICKS

  2. Tip 1:Limit your search Use the right keywords to get more precise search results

  3. Trick 1: Word order matters

  4. Trick 2: Use quote marks

  5. Trick 3: Use site search

  6. Tip 2: Use your content wisely Wikipedia may look good, but it’s real value is hidden

  7. Trick 1: Make sure the articles offer references and cited sources

  8. Trick 2: Use those references and external links to lead you to new information sources.

  9. Tip 3: Administer the C.R.A.P. Test • Currency • Reliability • Authority • Purpose

  10. Currency • Internet reference is most valued for providing the kind of currency that print format can’t possibly supply • check the last updated or last modified dates

  11. Reliability (or accuracy) • Check the about us page • Check the URL domain: • .edu or .ac for academia & universities • .gov for government • .mil for military • .org for non-profit • .netfor network or private internet service provider

  12. Authority • Who is the author? • Is this person an expert in the field? • Does this person have any professional affiliations or reviews? • Does this person exhibit a grasp of the subject?

  13. Purpose • Is the page a mask for advertising? • if so, is the information biased? • What are the website’s ultimate goals and objectives? • How detailed is the information? • What opinions are expressed?

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