Judging Online Information
No!
How many steps are there in our research process?
6
What is a copyright?
The legal concept is that works(art, writing, images, music, and more) belong to the people who created them. Other people can’t legally copy your work and pretend it’s theirs! They can not make money from the things you create!
Can Google understand complex questions?
No! Keep it simple!
What is it called when Google completes a search term for you?
Autocomplete!
How do you confirm the reliability of information?
Cross-check the information on other sites. Make sure they reference where they got the information from.
What step comes after you choose a topic?
Information-seeking strategies, using the internet, library, or interviews.
Can you use copyrighted work in your project?
Yes! But you must cite and references in your projects!
What are keywords?
Short, to-the-point terms, to use while searching the internet.
Do some search engines have tools to help limit your search?
Yes! You can use different tools to search by color, videos, news, maps, size, and content.
What is bias?
Bias is a disproportionate weight in favor of or against an idea or thing, usually in a closed-minded, prejudicial, or unfair way. Biases can be innate or learned.
What is involved in the synthesis step?
organizing notes, creating a rough draft, and creating a final product.
What is a public domain?
Where can you find a wide variety of information?
The internet or the library!
When your keywords don't bring up the results you were expecting what should you do?
Rephrase the key terms and try again.
Can anyone put information online?
Yes, anyone can post information on the internet.
How well is my project organized?
Did I have enough reliable sources?
Am I proud of my project?
What is fair use?
You can use copyrighted material without a license only for certain purposes:
Commentary
Criticism
Reporting
Research
Teaching
But you must give credit to the created, by citing.
Do you have to spell all of your words correctly for search engines to understand what you are asking?
No! It needs to be close, but the search engines will do their best to understand what you are asking.
Who is charge of finding out if information is reliable or not?
You! It is your job to make sure the information you are researching is reliable and true.
Why do you take notes during the research process?
Can you copyright your own content?
Yes! If you create something original you can have it copyrighted.
Are organizational sites, new sites, and school sites considered relevant?
Yes! They are relevant sources of information.
Can Google complete some math problems for you, help you translate, and look up the weather?
Yes! Google is able to complete all kinds of tasks!