Those of you who know me well have heard how much I dislike when we teach students to research by sending them directly to Google. Beginning with a Google search is not an effective research strategy nor does it always lead students to high quality academic resources. Below is a fun video shared by a fellow educational blogger explaining why students should not be using Google as a primary research tool.
What should students use then? They should begin with our high quality, reliable educational resources: academic databases, library print materials, and a search engine made especially for students, Sweet Search. Using these resources will not only lead to the highest quality information, but it also teaches students how to conduct academic research in the appropriate manner. This is a 21st century skill that students need for success in future jobs and education!
For a good laugh and a good lesson, here is a video created using the website xtranormal.
You Can't Just Google It!
by: SweetSearch
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