Online Research

-The information that we need is more likely already in the Internet. It is just a
matter of how to look for it and how to use information from the most credible
source.

Tips in Conducting Online Research:

1. Have a question in mind.
2. Narrow it down
3. Advanced Search

In Microsoft search engine, Bing, you can use certain keywords and symbols for your
advanced search:
Symbol Function
Finds web pages that contain all the terms that are preceded by
+ the + symbol; allows you to include terms that are usually
ignored.
““ Finds the exact words in a phrase.
() Finds or excludes web pages that contain a group of words.
AND or & Finds web pages that contain all the terms or phrases.
NOT or - Excludes web pages that contain a term or phrase.
OR or | Finds web pages that contain either of the terms or phrases.
- you must capitalize the NOT and OR functions.
- Only the first ten terms are used to get search results
- Similar to MDAS, term grouping and Boolean functions are supported in the
following preferred order:
1. ( )
2. “ “
3. NOT + -
4. AND &
5. OR |

4. Look for a credible source.

5. Give Credit.