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?

The Web is currently estimated to include billions of documents.

How does someone sift through all of this information to find something that's useful?

Search engines are one way to dig through the Web to find helpful information.