Research Practices

Where does your dream school rank in comparison to other schools in America?
What did you type in the search engine? Emory university ranking in America
How many results did your search come up with? 2,220,000
What were the top five websites?
http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/emory-university-1564
http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/emory-university-
139658/overall-rankings
http://www.emory.edu/home/about/points-pride/rankings.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emory_University
http://www.shanghairanking.com/World-University-Rankings/Emory-University.html
Were they credible sites? Yes
What could you have typed in the search engine that would have gotten you better results? N/A
What is the answer to the topic? 21
What is the best school for your chosen career?
What did you type in the search engine? best school for entrepreneurs
How many results did your search come up with? 40,700,000
What were the top five websites?
http://www.entrepreneur.com/topcolleges
http://www.entrepreneur.com/slideshow/237330
http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/rankings/business-
entrepreneurship
http://www.princetonreview.com/top-entrepreneurial-colleges.aspx
http://www.forbes.com/sites/liyanchen/2014/07/30/startup-schools-americas-most-
entrepreneurial-universities/
Were they credible sites? Yes
What could you have typed in the search engine that would have gotten you better results? N/A
What is the answer to the topic? Babson College
What are some of the most demanded occupations of 2014?
What did you type in the search engine? most demanded occupations 2014
How many results did your search come up with? 28,300,000
What were the top five websites?
http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/rankings/the-100-best-jobs
http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/rankings
http://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2014/05/13/16-great-jobs-that-dont-
require-a-four-year-degree/
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jacquelynsmith/2013/12/12/the-top-jobs-for-2014/
http://www.boston.com/jobs/2013/12/23/the-year-the-fastest-growing-
jobs/GGDo2PVgihmpsurdiPGUhO/story.html
Were they credible sites? 4 out of 5
What could you have typed in the search engine that would have gotten you better results? N/A
What is the answer to the topic? Software Developer, Computer Analyst, Dentist & Pharmacist