How to research
What is the first thing that might appear when searching online?
An ad
Which citation style do we use at DKIS?
MLA9
Which method involves copying a section of text word-for-word and enclosing it in quotation marks?
Quoting
What is the difference between fake and misleading news?
Fake news is completely made-up information meant to trick people, while misleading news uses true facts but presents them in a way that confuses or tricks people.
What is a primary source?
A primary source is an original document or firsthand account, such as a diary, photograph, or official record, created at the time of an event.
Why is it important to use key words when asking a research question?
To get more relevant search results
How do we cite a book in DKIS?
Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. Publisher, Publication Date.
Which technique involves restating someone else’s ideas or information in your own words, while keeping the original meaning?
Paraphrasing
What are some obvious signs of untrustworthy or fake news websites?
all-caps, pop-up ads, spelling mistakes, sensational titles, outdated information, poor grammar
Which sources are generally reliable?
the ones ending with .edu, .org, .gov.
What is the purpose of using quotation marks around a phrase in your research?
To search for an exact phrase
Which citation includes the name of the artist, title of the artwork, website name, and the URL where the image can be found?
Picture
Condensing a larger amount of text into a shorter version, focusing on the main points.
What is the purpose of fake news? (at least three ideas)
cast doubt, destroy the credibility, reduce impact of real news, make money (clickbait), (political) propaganda, worry or scare, manipulate, entertain, deceive, misinform/disinform…
Which sources are generally unreliable?
ad, blog, social media
What does the "NOT" or "-" do when searching for research topics?
Eliminates options
How to correctly cite an electronic source at DKIS?
Author's Last Name, First Name. Title of Website, Name of Organization Affiliated with the Website, date of copyright or date last modified/updated if available, URL. Accessed Day Month Year site was visited
When should you use quoting?
When the exact wording is important, such as in direct speeches or key definitions.
How can you tell if an image is fake?
the lack of texture and detail (faces, fingers…), inconsistencies (shadows, reflections, unusual lines…), check the source, reverse search, fake watermarks
What makes a source relevant?
time, location, level
How can you improve your search results by using the asterisk (*) symbol?
It helps find words with different endings, like "teen" or "teenager"
How to correctly cite artificial intelligence at DKIS?
Prompt. Name of AI Tool, version number if known, Name of company that made the tool, Day Month Year content was generated, URL of Tool.
Why should you paraphrase?
To restate an idea in your own words and avoid plagiarism but keep the original source's meaning intact.
What should you check to make sure the news isn't fake?
What do you check with the CRAAP test?
Currency, Relevancy, Accuracy, Authority, Purpose