Research Skills - Search

Students need to be directly taught effective search techniques. This includes

• identifying key words for search terms;
• narrowing search results through the use of search operators and advanced search tools;
• checking accuracy and validity of information;
• keeping track of information through the use of bookmarks or other online tools;
• credit sources when using information and images;

Resources for teaching search skills:

• Google Search Education (including Google Search Challenges)
• MediaSmarts (click on your grade level on the side and look for the Finding and Verifying icon).
• Common Sense Media (click on your grade level and then click on information literacy on the side bar).