Online Research / Information Literacy
Research Inquiry Tips
Websites that end in .govt are safe and reliable.
- Use good sources and websites that you can trust.
Websites that end in .govt are safe and reliable.
- Know what information you are looking for. Use good keywords. Use “quote marks” around a phrase or name to search for those exact words in that exact order. Click on this link for more help. 12 Important Tips to get precise Google results.
- Be patient. Look beyond the first few results. Finding the best information can sometimes take time and hard work.
- Evaluate your sources. This is important - there is a lot of misinformation out there.
- Always give credit to your source. Say where you have got your information from. Use your own words. Do not cut and paste. Follow good Copyright practice.
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