CBAIOP~Boston Aids Information Outreach Project Tutorial

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	Tutorial Sections 1 - 4
	Section 3: Using Search Engines Effectively
	Introduction to Section 3: Using Search Engines Effectively
	What is a Search Engine?
	Different Kinds of Search Engines
	True Search Engines
	Web Directories
	Hybrids
	Meta Search Engines
	Medical and Health Care Search Tools
	Choosing a Search Engine: Pick from These Popular Engines
	Search Engine Reality Check!
	Why Do Results Vary From Search Engine to Search Engine?
	How Do Search Engines Display Results?
	How Do Search Engines Rank Results?
	Review Options 1
	Quiz Yourself 1
	Getting the Best Results from Search Engines
	'Web' and 'Directory' Options
	Advanced Search Features
	Boolean Logic: AND/OR
	Entering Your Search Question
	Review Options 2
	Quiz Yourself 2
	To Learn More About Using Search Engines Effectively
	Evaluate Section 3 of the Tutorial
	Go to Section 4 of the Tutorial

SECTION 3: USING SEARCH ENGINES EFFECTIVELY
WHAT IS A SEARCH ENGINE?

A search engine is a system that searches the Web.
Think of the Web as a giant library or a huge, invisible warehouse where all kinds of information is stored.
SEARCH ENGINES help users sort through the huge amounts of information on the Web to find what they are looking for. Users type-in words or phrases, and the search engine looks for those words or phrases in Web sites.