Introduction
In this lesson, you will learn how to tell if a search result is helpful or risky. You will discover simple clues like checking the source, reading carefully, and spotting ads that look like real results. By the end, you will feel ready to search smarter and safer, knowing which sites to trust and which ones to avoid.
Now it’s time to pause and check in: what did she learn during her digital journey?
Giulia is surfing the web late at night, searching for tips to help her fall asleep. She finds a lot of advice online, but not all of it seems trustworthy. Can you help her decide which result is trustworthy?
Read the descriptions of some websites and decide if they are trustworthy or not.
Example 1
“This sleep guide was authored by Dr. Samuel Kim, a board-certified neurologist specializing in sleep disorders. It was last updated in May 2024 and includes specific recommendations for managing insomnia in adults over 60, supported by recent clinical studies.”
Example 2
“Want perfect sleep instantly? Click now to reveal a method they don’t want you to know! It’s fast, proven, and totally natural!”
Example 3
“On May 5, 2023, the Global Sleep Institute published updated recommendations for adults over 60. Their advice is based on multiple peer-reviewed studies and includes detailed sleep schedules by age group.”
Giulia is using the internet to look for helpful information. She wants good advice from safe and serious websites, not strange blogs or quick-fix promises. Help her choose the best search phrase for each situation!
Summary
Today you figured out how to ask better questions when searching online. Together with Giulia, you saw how using clear and simple words can make it way easier to find exactly what you’re looking for.