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 * 1) **What is the internet?** The Internet is a network that connects all computers. This network allows computers to send information back and forth.
 * 2) **How does a computer search work?** In order to search the computer, you have to use a search engine. A search engine collects information from the Internet. Then, they list the sites under what you searched for.
 * 3) **What makes an effective search?** An effective search includes general search terms, specific search terms, using a variety of search engines, and by organizing your results.
 * 4) **How does a search turn into research?** **What is CARS?** **How does CARS help you find good information?** A search can turn into research when the information you have searched for is looked through and identified as right or wrong. CARS stands for " Credibility, Accuracy, Reasonableness, and Support." CARS helps you to understand which website will give you the correct and reliable information.
 * 5) **How does research turn into results?** Research turns into results when you use the information you have gained to organize your results.