Google is goodish

Google is goodish

This training will give you the confidence to distinguish between different sources to support evidence-based decision-making.

This short session will provide an overview on why Google may not always be the best place to search for evidence, covering:

• Common myths about google
• How search results are organised and presented (bias and search bubbles)
• AstroTurf
• Fake websites
• Is it fact or opinion?
• Problems with Google Scholar
• Tips for searching Google (when you really must)
• How to evaluate web pages

This session will NOT teach you how to search Google effectively.

Learning outcomes:

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

• Explain some of the problems with using Google to conduct an evidence search.
• Recognise fake websites and how to evaluate web pages in general.
• Understand that not all websites are created equal
• Recognise some of the issues that can arise when using Google Scholar rather than searching bibliographic databases
• Have more confidence in using reliable information online

Your trainer: Patricia Lacey Senior Consultant, The Strategy Unit

Patricia has worked within the health sector for 15 years as a qualified librarian and evidence specialist.  As part of this role Patricia has been responsible for developing and delivering information skills training to the health care workforce.