Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region I
Division of Pangasinan II
Binalonan, Pangasinan
Flores Integrated School
San Manuel, Pangasinan

SELF-LEARNING MODULE IN
EMPOWERMENT TECHNOLOGY
Grade 11/12
First Quarter, Week 3

MELC:
LESSON 3: Effective Internet Research

Objectives:

By the end of this lesson, you are expected to:

 Facilitate the practice in judging the credibility, value, and usefulness of researched materials.
 Use the Internet as a tool for credible research and information gathering to best achieve specific
objectives.

Prepared by:

JAYSON M. SORIANO
SHS Teacher II

AUBREY ROSE R. MAGNO

SHS Coordinator

ROBERTO P. SOL, PH.D.

Principal I

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INTRODUCTION:

The Internet has made our lives easier especially in terms of doing research. By browsing the internet, we can
access limitless topics. Web-based catalogs are available in many libraries to assist researchers in locating printed
books, journals, government documents and other materials. The biggest obstacle facing all researchers on the internet
is how to effectively and efficiently access the vast amount of information available (The Internet: Research Tools,
2013).

PRE-TEST:

Direction: Read each item carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers on a
separate sheet of paper.

1. What is the Boolean logic technique used for?

A. Narrowing, broadening or eliminating a search term.
B. Using a robot to do instant research.
C. Searching several search engines at the same time.
D. Searching the infinite information from the internet.
2. http://www.avg.com/en/signal/what-is-spyware is an example of?
A. Access code B. Directory C. Server D. URL
3. Which of the following is a search engine?
A. Netscape B. Yahoo C. Elsevier D. Macromedia Flash
4. Which of the following is NOT an example of a domain?
A. .gov B. .com C. .npr D. .edu
5. What are the three Boolean logic search operators?
A. FROM, TO, WHOM C. AND, OR, BUT
B. AND, OR, NOT D. SEARCH, KEYWORD, TEXT

DISCUSSION:
Lesson 3.1: Searching the Web

There is billions of information on the web and it is a challenge for us to truly find which information is reliable
and relevant. Here are some tips you may use to be able to look for relevant and reliable sources:
Search Engines are websites used for retrieval of data, files, or documents from data bases. Some search
engines we use today are:

Anatomy of a URL

A URL is one type of Uniform Resource Identifier (URI). It is a generic term for all types of names
and addresses that refer to objects on the world wide web. Knowing the URL endings will give you clues to
who is sponsoring the website and help evaluate the sources.

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 https://www.searchenginejournal.com/alternative-searchengines/271409/#close

6 7

1. Protocol 4. Top-level Domain 7. Named anchor

2. Subdomain 5. Folders/ Paths
3. Domain 6. Page

Popular Domains
Top- level Domains Country code top level domains
.edu – educational institution .ph – Philippines
.org – non-profit organization .eu – European Union
.gov – government site .uk – United Kingdom
.com – commercial site .au – Australia
.net - network

Search Skills and Tools

1. Boolean Logic – narrows, broadens, or eliminates search term.
a. Boolean “or” – this operator will find pages that
include either of the search terms.
Ex. A or B

b. Boolean “and” – this operator will retrieve only

pages containing both terms
Ex. A and B

A B

c. Boolean “not” – this operator will find pages that do

not include search term immediately following it.
Ex. A not B A B

2. Phase Searching – is used to search for famous quotes, proper names, recommendations, etc. It encloses the
phrase in quotation marks.
Ex. “Jane Doe” “To be or not to be”
3. Plus (+) – indicates that the word after the sign is a required word must be found in search. Example: +fire
4. Minus (–) sign – indicates to exclude a word from your search that is not required on the result. Example:
Jaguar speed –car
5. Ampersand (@) is used to find social tags. Example: @SteveJobs
6. Hashtag (#) is used to find popular hashtags. Example: #LawOfClassroom
7. Finding Documents – using the filetype refines the search for documents on the web.
filetype:pdf

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 filetype:doc
filetype:xls
Ex. ICT in the Philippines pdf
8. Searching Site – the sites find webpage from a website. Ex.: National Geographic information in Australia
Search: Australia site: NationalGeographic.com

ACTIVITY 3.1: Can You Find Me

Directions: Use the Internet to research on a news article on Information Technology in the Philippines.
This information must come from a government site in PDF or Word document. Print the article and paste
your work on a separate sheet of paper. Do not forget to include the URL of the article you have taken the
information.
URL: _________________________________________________________________
Title of Article: ____________________________________________________

Lesson 3.2: Evaluating Sites

The web provides access to some excellent information and can also give access to those that are irrelevant
and outdated. Here is some checklist that you can use to evaluate your website:
1. Authority. It reveals that the person, institution or agency responsible for a site has the qualifications and
knowledge to do so. Evaluating a web site for authority:
 Authorship: It should be clear who developed the site.
 Contact information should be clearly provided: e-mail address, snail mail address, phone number,
and fax number.
 Credentials: the author should state qualifications, credentials, or personal background that gives them
authority to present information.
 Check to see if the site supported by an organization or a commercial body

2. Purpose. The purpose of the information presented in the site should be clear. Some sites are meant to
inform, persuade, state an opinion, entertain, or parody something or someone. Evaluating a web site for
purpose:
 Does the content support the purpose of the site?
 Is the information geared to a specific audience (students, scholars, general reader)?
 Is the site organized and focused?
 Are the outside links appropriate for the site?
 Does the site evaluate the links?
3. Coverage. This refers to how comprehensive the website is in their discussion of certain topics.
Evaluating a web site for coverage:
 Does the site claim to be selective or comprehensive?

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  Are the topics explored in depth?
 Compare the value of the site’s information compared to other similar sites.
 Do the links go to outside sites rather than its own?
 Does the site provide information with no relevant outside links?
4. Currency. It refers to: (1) how current the information presented is, and (2) how often the site is updated
or maintained. It is important to know when a site was created, when it was last updated, and if all of the
links are current. Evaluating a web site for currency involves finding the date information was:
 first written
 placed on the web
 last revised
5. Objectivity. Objective sites present information with a minimum of bias. Evaluating a web site for
objectivity:
 Is the information presented with a particular bias?
 Does the information try to sway the audience?
 Does site advertising conflict with the content?
 Is the site trying to explain, inform, persuade, or sell something?
6. Accuracy. It refers to the credibility of the website. Evaluating a web site for accuracy:
 Reliability: Is the author affiliated with a known, respectable institution?
 References: do statistics and other factual information receive proper references as to their origin?
 Is the information comparable to other sites on the same topic?
 Does the text follow basic rules of grammar, spelling and composition?
 Is a bibliography or reference list included?

ACTIVITY 3.2: Discuss What You Have Learn

Website evaluation is an important skill that everyone should practice and master through time. It is always
important to learn which information is relevant and reliable to be able to avoid misinformation and be a victim of
fake news.

POST – ASSESSMENT:

Directions: Read each item carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers on a
separate sheet of paper or in your notebook.
1. What happens when a phrase or sentence is placed inside quotation marks when doing research?
A. Will only return items that have both terms.
B. Will search for words that are together and in order
C. Will return items that exclude a term
D. Will return items that have either of the terms
2. What is a URL?
A. A computer software program
B. An acronym for Unlimited Resources for Learning
C. The address of a document or "page" on the World Wide Web
D. A search engine
3. What are the three main search expressions, or operators, recognized by Boolean logic?
A. and, or, not C. and, or, but
B. from, to, whom D. search, keyword, text
4. How do you evaluate a web page?
A. You confirm that the author or site an authority on the subject.
B. You check to see if the author has been objective.
C. You check to see if the information is current.
D. You do as many of the above as possible.
5. An article that only presents one point of view or omits facts is biased.
A. True B. False

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Name: ____________________________________
Grade & Section: ____________________________________
Module #: Module 3 for Week 3……………………..

**Note: Pls. answer only the prepared test and activity listed below.
Pre-test Post-Assessment
1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

4. 4.

5. 5.

Activity 3.1

Activity 3.2

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 Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region I
PANGASINAN DIVISION II
Binalonan
FLORES INTEGRATED SCHOOL
Flores, San Manuel, Pangasinan
Name:_______________________ Date:__________
Section:______________________ Score:_________
First Quarter
Week 3 Summative Test in
Empowerment Technology
Direction: Read the questions carefully and select the correct answer by writing the letters beside the number.
_______1. What are the three Boolean logic search operators?
A. From, To, Whom C. And, Or, But
B. And, Or, Not D. Search, Keyword, Text
_______2. How do you evaluate a web page?
A. You confirm that the author or site an authority on the subject.
B. You check to see if the author has been objective.
C. You check to see if the information is current.
D. You do as many of the above as possible.
_______3. Which of the following is a search engine?
A. Netscape C. Elsevier
B. Yahoo D. Macromedia Flash
_______4. What is a URL?
A. A search engine
B computer software program
C. An acronym for Unlimited Resources for Learning
D. The address of a document or "page" on the World Wide Web
_______5. What is the Boolean logic technique used for?
A. Narrowing, broadening or eliminating a search term. C. Searching several search engines at the same time
B. Searching the infinite information from the internet. D. Using a robot to do instant research

Prepared by: Checked by: Noted by:

JAYSON M. SORIANO AUBREY ROSE R. MAGNO ROBERTO P. SOL, Ph.D.

Subject Teacher SHS Coordinator Principal I

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