Internet+Research+1



=**Lesson Plan 1 : Formulating the Search Query**=


 * Aim:**

What does it mean to search the Internet for information?


 * Common Core State Standards:**


 * CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.7** Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.


 * CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.8** Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the task, purpose, and audience; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and overreliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation.


 * Objectives:**


 * Students will learn how to describe and follow the steps in a research process.


 * Vocabulary:**


 * search query
 * keyword
 * search text box
 * search results list
 * hit
 * natural language search
 * phrase search
 * stop words


 * Class Activity**

1) For this activity which is to be done by the end of class, you are going to perform several different kinds of **search queries**. You are to perform 5 **keyword** searches, 5 **phrase searches**, and 5 **natural language searches**. Indicate the keywords, phrases, and natural language queries you used for each as well as the number of **search results** you received. What was the best **hit** for each? (Indicate the name of the site).

2) Make a list of 20 **stop words**.

3) Create a new page on your wiki and name it with today's lesson and date, e.g. "Internet Research 1 9.20.13." Write your answers on that page.