Internet Workshop #1

Using Search Engines
 

1. Introductory activity: Library Jeopardy
    

2. Comparison of search engine features. (handout)
    

   • GIGO (garbage in, garbage out)
      

   • Advanced search  in Yahoo Search -- parental notification
      

   • Putting phrases in quotes --
     examples: search engine tutorials vs. "search engine tutorials" +examples
      

   • Using AND, OR, NOT -- al queda OR al qaeda OR al qa'ida AND "training camps"
      

   • Filetype limit -- internet gambling .ppt       gangs los angeles .pdf  (last 6 months)
      

   • Domain limit -- subject guide "three strikes" .edu
      

   • Date range limit -- death penalty (past year)
      

   • Specific field searches (intitle, inurl, etc) -- nursing jobs (allinurl)
      

3. Less well known search engines to try: Clusty, Exalead
    

4. Other strategies to use in combination with a search engine (handout)
    

5. Practical advice
    

6. Please give me feedback!

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