Chapter 4

Online Search
Web Search Engines
• single program or a system of programs designed to look
for information in the Internet
• Examples are Google, Bing, and Yahoo.
Basic Search
• common way of making a web search
• by using keywords
Browser’s search feature
• type keywords in the address bar or search bar

 You will have to go to your browser’s settings in order to

choose which search engine your browser connects to
Tips on conducting online research
• Have a question in mind.
• Narrow it down.
• Use Advanced Search
• https://www.google.com/advanced_search
• Look for a credible source.
 The author
 The article’s purpose
 Publication date
 Top-level domain
• Give credit
Top-level domain
• .com
• .net
• .org
• .gov
• .info
• .edu
Giving credit to your source
• To avoid plagiarism
• It gives credibility to the information
• It is a sign of respect to the author
• The name of the author or owner
• The title of the article
• The article’s address or URL
• Date when you last viewed the article
Online Search
• Search Engines
• Basic search
• Browser search feature
• Tips on conducting online research
• Top-level domain
• Giving credit to your source