3 tips for Goggling/Online searching:
Tip 1: How to search for an exact phrase or quote
In one of my classes I had last year It asked me too find a powerful quote and who wrote it. I knew which one I wanted, but I didn’t know who wrote it. I typed it into goggle with quotation marks to narrow it down. And it gave me my answer.
Tip 2: How to exclude a term from search results
If you are looking to make sure you get the correct answer you are searching for then just place a PPT to eliminate unwanted results. So if I was searching for power points on climate change than I would also type PPT.
Tip 3: How to search phrases/quotes with missing words
There was a phrase in one my favourite books “Emma in the night” I just didn’t know the whole quote form the book. The phrase was something like “Maybe there’s *Something something* between wanting and needing”. So what I did was typed in most of the quote and the words I didn’t know I used * as a place holder. 
Reliability of information:
When you are searching things up on the internet There are a ton for sources and there are a lot of their information, but there are ways to make sure that their information is true.
- One way is check when the website was last updated. And look if the information is all up to date. You should defiantly do this for science and social studies because the information and facts are always being charged and altered.
- Also to find out who wrote it, so the information isn’t biased to any opinion. You could take notes form someone that is an expert in the field you are researching.
- You should definitely make sure the information makes sense with your project. Don’t use facts that don’t flow and have no relevance to the project. Take information that suits your topic.
- Another way is to look at the accuracy of the website. So what you can do is visit other websites to see if their information matches theirs.
- You should also check the websites goals/propose because some writers write some websites as a joke, and taking that information would not be good. Use websites that meet your topic.
Personal Learning Network: PLN
What is a PLN? A PLN is a way of describing a group of people sometimes a organization. Theses groups are mostly people you connect with and learn from their ideas, questions, references and reflections. PLN is not limited to online, but thats what makes it special. P stands for personal because you chose who’s part of your group. You chose everything. You don’t have to know the people in your PLN, but their intake and thoughts is what brought them into your PLN. N stands for network because these people are connected to there people in other organizations. L stands for learning because thats the part that you are most focused on in your PLN. How do you get in touch your PLN are through social media. It will also be on, but you don’t have to be on it.
How to make your own PLN: 2B
First think of what your goals are. Than review your current network and social media to see if anyone else has the same goals. Second you should separate and balance from your work life and your personal life. thirdly create a tool box. In that tool box you should collect articles, books and websites. Fourthly stratify. Find mentors, passion groups and professionals on the topic. Lastly personalize. 1) Personalize your interests. 2) Personal connections. 3) Favourite strategies. 4) build a network. And thats it you have made your own PLN!
3.5 – You have made a good start in posting your assignment. Thank you for completing.