Unit 2: Understanding Search Engines (M1-U2)

Lesson 1  Effective Search Techniques and Keywords

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You will learn simple, practical steps to get better search results. Start by turning your idea into a short phrase, remove unnecessary words, and add one or two specific terms (place, date, type). Try variations and use quotation marks for exact phrases. By the end of this lesson you will be able to choose relevant keywords and run searches that return useful, focused results.

Lesson 2  Evaluating Search Results and Website Credibility

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You will practice a quick checklist to decide if a page is trustworthy: check who published it, look for dates, compare with other sources, and notice obvious mistakes or ads. You will also learn when to prefer well-known institutions and how to use more than one source before believing a claim. By the end of this lesson you will be able to assess the reliability of information you find online