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Turning Questions into Powerful Queries

Search Help: Question to Query

Query Checklist

How many key concepts (important ideas) are found in the question?

How many key concepts will I search for?

What keywords are probably effective “as is?”

For which concepts are more effective keywords probably needed?

Are there hyponyms or professional language for any of the intermediate words?

Are there words that have multiple meanings?

Did I use any stop words or clutter words?

Did I spell the words correctly?

Did I put the most important words first?

 

Build optimal queries for these questions:

    • Who first claimed that the Great Wall of China is visible from space?

    • What toy models a construction principle that reduces damage from earthquakes?

    • What fish other than piranhas poses a threat to humans in the Amazon?

 

Question to Query Games: Keyword Challenges