This document provides tips for effective research using Google. It recommends identifying 3-4 keywords to describe what you are looking for. These keywords will help unlock relevant information. The document also suggests using Google's reading level filters to suit your understanding. Additional tips include previewing pages in Google and using the Find function within documents. Researchers are advised to check websites for reliability by evaluating the author, contact details, website activity, and presence of ads or popups. An alternative to Google called Qwiki is also mentioned.

1. Research 101
effective research with google
Created by Andrew McCarthy - Digital Literary Coach (Dover)
November 2011 anm@uwcsea.edu.sg

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5. Check websites for reliability
Remember to check websites for authenticity. Can you find the following...
•Who is the author or sponsor of •Can you check any of the pages
the page references?
•Is contact information provided •Are there lots of adverts and
•Is the website still alive? popups?

6. Qwiki - An alternative way to find information

7. Sources:
Google Doodle - Teachers Day China, Sept 10 2011
http://www.google.com/logos/logos11-3.html
Google for Educators - Posters
http://www.google.com/educators/posters.html
Qwiki - An alternative way to find information
http://www.qwiki.com/q/Barack_Obama
Created by Andrew McCarthy - Digital Literary Coach (Dover)
November 2011 anm@uwcsea.edu.sg