Lessons - Basic Internet
Web Browsers
Using Search Engines
http://www.monroe.lib.in.us/class/seniors/searchengines.html
Some Sample Search Engines
| Site Name |
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| How it works |
Human-indexed directory and a spider |
Spider |
Spider |
| Notable features |
People search
Local Search |
Clean and fast
Operates behind some other sites |
Page image changes daily |
Sample Searches:
What happens if you search for: chevy
How about: chevy truck
Get more specific: 1954 chevy truck
Try three words of your own. |
More Search Hints:
What do you want to SEE?
Be specific - what do you want to find and where
Explore alternative terms - are there similar words
Exclude unnecessary terms - are there some words you need to take out? |
Evaluating Search Results
Remember the five "Ws" and the "H"
Who wrote/sponsors the page?
What is the purpose of the information? (informative, persuasive, satire)
Where is the information from? (individual, .com, .edu, .gov, .org)
When was the page written? (How current is the information?)
Why was it written? Is the page biased or trying to sell or promote something?
How is the page written? Is it clearly signed and dated? Is it easy to understand and answer the above questions?
RADCAB -- Evaluating Online Information
Fun Sites
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