Basic Internet Search Tips
There are two useful engine types: Crawlers and Standard
Crawler examples
(These are in a general order of usefulness):
1.
Don Busca – very useful crawler 2. Query
Server
3.
5. Excite 6. Profusion
7. Dogpile
Standard examples
(These are in a general order of usefulness):
1. Surfwax – very useful 2. Teoma
3.
5. Yahoo 6. MSN
Searchs tips:
The University of
The
http://library.albany.edu/internet/choose.html
Type the address in your browser, or go to the
Search
logic/commands:
Many of the engines allow you to fill in words, so commands
aren’t as
important but, here are a couple that are handy.
“And” – use to focus
your search. “Actinium” and “atomic weight” for example.
“Or” can be used if
there are similar meanings for the search words.
Some search engines don’t recognize these commands. Check the
Final tips:
Pick one engine. You
want results, not wasted time.
Limit the amount of time on the web. See “pick one engine.”
If you are having trouble, contact the instructor or one of
the T. A.’s.