This graded quiz will be a bit different from some you might be used to. Here you will get some experience in making decisions about using Advanced Searching Techniques. After each question, you will receive feedback about the options available.
This guided review contains a total of eight questions on the process of searching for information in a digital context. Answer each question, and then review the feedback given before continuing to the next question.
Your friend mentioned that there was a recall on the soap that you use, mydło. That seems like a stretch. What do you need to recall soap for? It washes, right? Regardless you’re going to take to Google to see if this is true. Which of the following search statements would be the most effective to find the information you need? Select all that may apply.
Practically any search bar you encounter understands the boolean, AND. In some cases it won't be necessary, but you won't know till you've already searched without it. To be safe always include AND in searches when you know you require both terms to exist.
In the results below, select the single proper use of AND to search for a fruit pie including both peaches and blueberries that would work in most types of search engines, not just Google.
You are working on a report about Airbnb's and how they can affect the housing market in Shanghai. You've done some basic searching, which lead you to this article, Airbnb and the so-called sharing economy is hollowing out our cities.
You think that it's time to start using some alternate terms to get different results. You know that you can use tools like www.thesaurus.com to find synonyms, but the term "Airbnb" doesn't have a synonym, what could be a good alternative term?
Often times when you begin searching in databases you will need to use advanced search techniques like the boolean OR.
Your subject for a 5 page argumentative essay is that exercise helps memory retention equally well for elementary students as undergraduate students.
You are beginning your search in your chosen database, and plan onlooking for scholarly articles
Which search would be the most appropriate first search and utilizes the boolean OR correctly?
Different Search engines have different rules about how to remove a word from your search results. Think back to the Tips for Common Search Tools page from this week's readings.
Select all of the correct options below, there will be multiple.
You’re looking to buy a gift for a relative but want to buy local. They live in Columbus and drink tea all day long. They love loose leaf tea but HATE fruit flavors. Which of the following search statements would be the most effective to find the information you need? Select all that may apply.
You just binged three seasons of new streaming media series Sanctuary Moon and the cliffhanger is wild. You need to know if there is another season coming out, and SOON. What would be the most effective way to search in google for this? Select all that may apply.
Spring has sprung in Ohio! This means warm weather, mud puddles, and for some of us allergies. Despite the last one, you want to get some fresh air and explore, and that means venturing to one of our many local metro parks. But you want to make sure the one you choose has a paved trail. Which searches below would be most effective? Select all that may apply.
Your friend has a pretty unique name, Finnley Storm Murphy. They are applying for their first professional position, and they asked for your help in finding out what social media shows up if someone searches their full name. What is the best search statem
Research Questions and "regular" questions are different. Questions that start with "why" and "how" tend to be research questions and not regular questions. A Research Question also needs a narrowed topic of inquiry that cannot be answered in 1-3 sentences.
Identify and select all the Research Questions below that could be appropriate for a first year writing course research paper that needs to be 7-10 pages long.
Different Search engines have different rules about how to search inside a single website. You're currently looking for a resource you found previously, showing different global food pyramids, but aren't sure where you found it, just that it came from a .GOV website. Select all the correct answers showing how would you best search for this using a website search?
You’ve started a new hobby and are curious if there are local groups in which you could talk to both seasoned professionals as well as newbies like yourself. Which of the following search statements would be appropriate for searching a local group to Columbus? Select all that may apply.
Research Questions and Search Statements are two very different things. Below you will see a selection of research questions as well as incredibly basic keyword search statements. Select all of the Search Statements below.