SECTION 3: USING SEARCH ENGINES EFFECTIVELY

QUIZ YOURSELF

Question #7: Which of the following options is NOT the best approach to take in learning to use search engines effectively?

Click on the question mark above the option that you would choose.

Become familiar with the "Advanced Features" or "Advanced Search" options.	Choose between the Web (larger database; more "hits") or Directory (smaller database; fewer "hits")options.	Learn how to combine search terms using Boolean Logic -- AND/OR/NOT.	Try the same search in lots of search engines until you find the information you need.

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Question #8: What is one reason why you WOULD want to use the "Web Directory" or "Directory" option in a search engine?

Click on the question mark above the option that you would choose.

To generate fewer results.	To search a larger database of Web resources.	To eliminate overlap and duplication between search engines.

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