Today's lecture notes covered the topic 'Using Search Engines'. I learnt about some search engines and Web directories such as Google, Yahoo, Dogpile etc.I learnt about the two Search Tool types, which fall into two categories; Search Engines and Directories.The lecture covered the positives and negatives with using search Engines. The lecture notes covered a great area about Search Engines and Web Directories; even though I am quite familiar with a lot of the information about Search Engines and Web Directories.
Tutorial:
Today's tutorial contained information and a Workshop about Using Search Engines and also about how to search in a specific way. Today's workshop helped me a lot and made me realise how the way you search affects the results you recieve.
Main Points:
- Examples of Search Engines: Google, Clusty, Wisenut, Dogpile, Yahoo
- Google is the most common Web Directory used
- Types of queries: Keyword, Phrase, Boolean, Advanced/engine features
Workshop:
1. Four Strategies that will help me structure a good search are:
- Narrow down a subject or topic before you search it because the internet contains a lot of information and you only need the information on your narrowed topic.
-If you are clear about your topic, start with a Web Directory rather than a Search Engine
- When searching for a topic of interest; such as cats and cat foods, it is better to write it as a phrase rather than two seperate words because writing it as a phrase will give you a more defined search.
- Use quoatation marks when searching for quotes because most search engines can recognise the quote when it has been written with quotation marks.
2. Online Quiz:
I managed to complete the quiz using various search engines aswell as search strategies. I used a variety of search engines as well as search directories. I did find that using search directories was much more complicated in comparison to using search engines. To find my answers, I used the Google Directory, Google Search Engine, Web Wombat Search Engines and Yahoo Search Engine. When I was searching for my information; I rearranged words and phrases which was a major help because it helped me find my answers. I followed some of the search tips given to me to find my results. I did find that the search tips were a major help. I think that the most efficient search engines were Google, Web Wombat and Yahoo. They were easy to use and the information I found was exactly what I needed.
Week Five: Reading 1 - Robert Harris: "Web Search Strategies"
Internet Search Tips and Strategies; is a current internet article written by
Robert Harris. The article has information regarding: Categories of Information on the Web, Search Tool Types, Quick Guide to Choosing a Starting Place, Word Searches With Search Engines and Search Tips. The article is a reliable source which is helpful when trying to find specific information on the web. The site gives advice on Internet Tips and Strategies.
Week Five: Reading 2 - The History of the Internet: (Chap 4 - Search Engines)
This internet article has information about the web's history and the first search engine created for finding and retrieving computer files. It was developed at McGill University (Montreal)by Archie. The website was last updated on the 11th of October 2002, which means the information isnt very current but the topic is history and history can't be changed. Therefore; the information is useful because it has the important key factors of using Search Engines, Search Directories as well as Library Catalogues.
Week Five: Reading 3 - Search Engine Optimisation for Companies
Search Engine Optimisation is a persuasive Internet article, who's aim is to convince small business websites to have a search engine optimization by this specific company. Persuasive language has been used to allure the reader to chose this specific company. There is information on what specific details will be analyzed such as Measuring Your Progress and Key Analysis.
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