How-to:
Choose a search engine such as Alta Vista,
Yahoo, Excite, Lycos. Browsers usually include a search
area from which to make this choice. Enter a keyword or
phrase and select "go" or "search".
Each search engine functions differently; e.g. a phrase may need
quotes around it in order to search by the exact phrase.
Check the search engine's advanced options or help sections to
know specifically how it functions. Some search engines
will automatically categorize:
Example: Humanities>Arts>Music>Children.
Kansas
City Public Library
Very straightforward, easy to understand information on search
engines. A good place to start.
Internet
Tutorial
Based on tutorial classes given at UC Berkeley, the page includes
how to search, types of search engines, how to judge validity of
websites, and other useful information.
Search
Engine Watch
Written by a software developer, this is a more sophisticated and
thorough site containing information for software developers, web
publishers, or users.
How-to:
In the toolbar at the top of the browser window is an open area
for typing the address. An address must be typed exactly so
that the browser can find the location. Each portion of the
address goes to a certain location at that site.
Example: University of Colorado site and
related pages
Home page: http://www.colorado.edu
College of Music:
http://www.Colorado.EDU/music/
Music Education:
http://www.Colorado.EDU/music/musiceducation/
(Notice "edu" and
"EDU"--the server at this site will usually take either
version, but not all servers will function similarly).
last updated:
5/2/08