Researching with Google
How to use Google tools to enhance the research experience
Conducting a Google search for information
Can't remember the search terms? Just use Google Advanced Search.
Check out this Google Search Cheat Sheet
My favorites?
- Site: Search only within .edu sites
- Region: Searching for "French Revolution"? Try searching in the region of France
Explore within a Google Doc
Explore Tools
Conduct your own search, or view suggested & related searches.
Explore Options
Search Results
Found an image? Drag & drop the image right into the Doc or Slide. Image sources will be saved with the image.
Stay Organized
Document Outline
Note Anywhere
Readability
Test Your Skills!
How many points can you achieve? Take a screenshot of your results.
Add-ons for Google Docs
EasyBib: Create bibliographies in your Doc
Table of Contents: Great for organizing the planning stages of research
Mindmeister: Turn a bulleted list into a mind map. Useful for visualizing planning of research
Highlighting Tool: Use different highlighters and save highlights to a Doc to analyze research
Go to the Add-ons menu in Google Docs and select "Get add-ons..." to install
Other Researching Tricks
- Create a custom Google search engine, so students only search on certain sites
- Use voice typing to quickly record ideas in Google Docs
- Encourage students to use one of the feedback techniques during the research process.
Kim Lowden
Supporting teachers integrating technology into instruction
I can support your technology integration by:
- Collaboratively planning lessons and units
- Exploring new tools or updates
- Integrating technology into existing lessons
- Team teaching, assisting, modeling with classes or departments
- Peer coaching
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting instructional issues
- Creating and sharing resources
Email: kimberly.lowden@wwprsd.org
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Location: HSS Media Center
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