Tools for the Information Age

Project 2: Web Searching

General Objectives

The World-Wide Web is a vast resource for information.  Finding relevant web pages from among the millions available is not always easy.  Old techniques are being refined and new techniques are being developed.  Effective use of the web requires a basic knowledge of search engine technology.  We'll go further by investigating web sites that keep you up to date on search developments.  And, of course, there is the need to practice, practice, practice.

Prerequisites

• A basic knowledge of navigating the World-Wide Web
• A recent web browser (Netscape 4 or later or Internet Explorer 4 or later)

Assignments

• Project 2A: Examining Different Search Engines
• Project 2B: Compare Search Engines for Current Events
• Project 2C: Using Boolean Logic to Improve a Search
• Project 2D: Finding Prices and Availability with a Web Shopping Engine