Searching the Web

Lesson 3: Using Search Engines and Metasearch Engines

Lesson 3 Wrap Up

Lesson 3 immersed you in keyword search strategies for use in search engines and metasearch engines. You had the opportunity to browse new sites and test out new techniques. By now, you probably have an idea of what your favorite search engines will be, and which ones you won’t bother with again. Lesson 4 introduces you to other specialized search tools that will come in very handy.

Before you move on, however, you’ve got a little more work to do to complete this lesson!

Reading Assignment for Lesson 3

In The Extreme Searcher’s Internet Handbook, read the following pages:

• Chapter 4, Search Engines, pages 61-111

Discussion Questions for Lesson 3

1. Prior to taking this class, were you in the habit of reading the help files at search tool sites? If so, good for you! If not, be sure to get in the habit!
2. What’s the single most helpful thing you learned from this lesson?
3. Do you remember Boolean Logic from high school math class? Does it seem easier now or more difficult?
4. Do you think you be more inclined to use Boolean Logic operators or the required and prohibited operators? Why?
5. Prior to taking this class, were you actively using any of the techniques this lesson discusses?

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