Effective Internet Research and Prompt Engineering
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Objective
I can evaluate the credibility and relevance of online sources using effective search strategies and prompt engineering techniques to investigate the impact of natural hazards on human activity.
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Key concepts
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When researching online, it is important to evaluate the credibility and relevance of sources.
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To improve search results, use specific phrases, advanced search operators like 'site:' and 'filetype:', and Boolean operators such as AND, OR, and NOT.
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Prompt engineering involves crafting precise questions for search engines to get more relevant answers; for example, instead of asking 'earthquakes,' try 'impact of earthquakes on infrastructure in urban areas.'
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Practice
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Why is it important to evaluate the credibility of online sources when researching the impact of natural hazards?
Which search strategy is most effective for finding government reports on hurricane preparedness?
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Exit ticket
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“You are researching the impact of hurricanes on coastal communities. Describe two different search strategies, including specific search terms or operators, you would use to find credible and relevant information. Explain why these strategies would be effective.”
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