Where are you most likely to find the information you need? 

It helps to understand the Information Timeline to choose the type of source you want.  Tips from Research 4 Success.

• Academic Journals/Peer-Reviewed Research*

• Books*

• Newspapers/magazines/websites*

• Organizational/Educational/Government websites

• Videos/Photographs/Maps/Infographics*

• 20 Google Search Tips

• Use "quotation marks" around words you want to search exactly-- like names or topic-specific language.

• Use OR: to search for two similar words at once

• Use NOT: attached to a word you don't want in your results

• Add site: with a url to scan an entire website for specific words

• Use  ~ for synonyms or similar searches

• Use * as a wild card when you are unsure of exact word or spelling

• Use filters to limit by publication date, reading level, file type

How do search engines decide what to show you? (watch video)

• Look at URLs to see if you recognize a source you already trust

• Check publication date to see if it meets your needs

• Read snippet to see if it's relevant before opening

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