Search terms & googling
How do we search for an exact phrase or quote?
Add quotation marks!
What is an unknown question?
Questions that we don't know or have an answer to.
What is the biggest planet in the solar system?
Jupiter
How do we cut out certain words from our search results?
Place a dash or minus symbol before the word you want to take out.
What is a closed question?
Questions which are usually used to get to know people and to satisfy curiosity.
Who was the 10th president of the U.S.?
John Tyler
How do we get google to find specific file types?
Type: filetype:(filetype extension) Example: filetype:pdf
What is an open ended question?
Questions that improve our understandings, that solve problems, and that can turn a basic conversation into a deeper discussion.
What is the least populated country in the world?
Vatican City (Approximately 1,000 people)
Which type of question tends to be answered with one word responses?
Closed questions
How many days until Christmas?
336 days.
What should you include to help you search for a phrase or quote with missing words?
asterisks
Which type of question tends to have longer answers and usually requires an explanation?
Open ended questions
How many more days until summer break?
123 days.