Intentional Searches

The WWW is a vast database of information, but is lacking in structure and organization. Many of you are capable of social navigation, using URLs shared by others through email, links on WebPages, forums, news lists, chat rooms, school, etc. Pages built with links have been carefully researched and organized. You need to learn how to locate what you want from the WWW and how to evaluate the source.

Let’s begin by talking about search engines. There are hundreds of millions of pages on the Web. They are not indexed like books in a library. Search engines are powerful tools to help you find what you need.

The following table includes recommended steps for conducting a search: Click on each step to read more.