L3

• Database


  Structured set of data held in a computer especially one that is accessible in various ways
• Tips on Improving Search and Research Skills

  When searching online, narrow your topic by identifying key concepts or important ideas. Use keywords and synonyms to refine your search
• Fair Use


  Limitation of copyright; intellectual property may be used without consent as long as it is used in commentaries, criticisms, search engines, parodies, news reports, research, library archiving, teaching and in education
• Copyright


  Exclusive legal right given to an originator, an assignee or an authorized other to print, publish, perform, film, or record a literary, artistic, or music material
• Smartphone


  • Mobile phone that performs many of the functions of a computer, typically having a touchscreen interface, an Internet access, and an operating system that is capable of running downloaded applications
• Online Search


  • Process of interactively searching and retrieving requested information via computer database that are online or by using the Internet
• Identifying Synonyms

  Group similar words together using "OR" for a quick and relevant search
• URL

  Stands for Universal Resource Locator; this is the address of a World Wide Web page or website
• Copyright Infringement


  Violation of the copyright law; use of works protected by copyright law without permission for a usage where such permission is required, thereby infringing certain exclusive rights granted to the copyright holder
• Using Search Strings

  Put the word "AND" between each word to create a search string for more specific results
• Question 2: Who wrote the article?
• The document should be regularly updated. The links should also be up-to-date with no dead links
• Question 3: When was the document published and updated?
• Search method

  1. Review the first pages returned. If not helpful, change keywords for a better description

  2. Use the plus (+) sign for a more specific search

  3. Use the minus (-) sign for a more specific search

  4. Use wildcards for a broader search

  5. Use quotation marks to find phrases or names

  6. Use several search engines
• Check if the author’s credentials or affiliations are listed so you can tell whether or not the author is qualified to write the topic. Check also the publisher of the article if it is a reliable publisher. Make sure that the author provides e-mail or a contact address/phone number.
• Question 1: What is the domain type of the website?