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Digital Literacy P5
Digital Literacy P5
4. This worksheet is designed to test your knowledge and skills related to searching the World Wide Web
effectively and responsibly.
1. What is the World Wide Web (WWW), and how is it different from the internet?
2. Define the term "digital literacy" and explain why it is important when using the web.
3. List three common web browsers and briefly describe one feature of each.
4. Name one of the most popular search engines. Explain how it works in a few sentences.
5. Describe the purpose of a search engine's "index" when it comes to searching the web.
7. When searching the web, why is it important to use specific keywords rather than general ones?
8. What is a Boolean operator, and how can it be useful in refining search results?
9. Describe three advanced search operators (e.g., site:, filetype:, intext:) and how they can help you find specific
information online.
10. List three criteria you should consider when evaluating the credibility of a website or online source.
11. Explain why it's essential to verify information found on the web, especially on social media platforms.
12. What is "clickbait," and why should internet users be cautious when encountering it?
13. Describe one way in which you can protect your privacy and personal information while browsing the web.
14. Explain the concept of "digital footprint" and why it's important to manage it responsibly.
15. List three ethical considerations to keep in mind when using information found on the internet.
16. Perform a web search for "climate change effects on oceans" and list the first three search results. Include the
publication date if available.
17. Choose one of the search results from question 16 and provide a brief summary of the information it contains.
Section 7: Reflection
18. Reflect on your digital literacy skills and knowledge. What have you learned from completing this worksheet,
and how do you plan to apply this knowledge when searching the web in the future?
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b. Choose a topic of interest and formulate a search query for it. For example, if your topic is "climate change," what
would your search query be?
a. When you enter a search query into a search engine, what does the search engine return on the search results page?
b. What is the purpose of the snippets (short descriptions) that accompany search results?
a. Explain why it's important to evaluate the credibility of the websites you visit during a web search.
b. List three criteria you can use to assess the credibility of a website.
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5. Search Operators
a. What are search operators, and how can they be useful in refining your search results?
b. Give an example of a search operator and explain how it can be used to modify a search query.
6. Avoiding Plagiarism
a. Define plagiarism and explain why it's essential to avoid it when using information from the web.
b. How can you properly attribute information you find on the internet to avoid plagiarism?
a. List three safety precautions you should take when using the World Wide Web.
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b. How can you protect your privacy while browsing the web?
b. Select a search result from the first page of results and provide the following information:
c. Evaluate the credibility of the website you selected in part b using the criteria you listed in question 4b.
a. What did you learn from this worksheet about digital literacy in searching the World Wide Web?
b. Do you think these skills will be valuable in your academic or professional life? Why or why not?
List three online resources or websites where you can further enhance your digital literacy skills related to web
searching:
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Digital Literacy Worksheet
Name:______________________ Date:_____________________
2. Which of the following is an example of personal information you should NOT share online?
3. What should you do if you receive a message or email from someone you don't know online?
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C) H@ppyD0g$!
A) A type of dance
B) A library book
8. What should you do if you accidentally click on something that makes you uncomfortable online?
B) Close the webpage, talk to a trusted adult, and tell them what happened
A) Smartphone
B) Bicycle
C) Tablet
A) A type of food
C) A friendly message
Bonus: B
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