Internet Research Illustrated 6th Edition

Description

Equip your students with Internet Research knowledge using this practical, user-friendly book by the Illustrated Series. Designed to meet the needs of users from a broad range of experience levels, this book provides essential information about Internet Research, including topics on search toolbars, searching the social web, intelligent search agents, and finding, evaluating, and citing online sources!

CONTENTS:

Unit A: SEARCHING THE INTERNET EFFECTIVELY.

Understanding Internet Search Tools. Creating an Internet Research Strategy. Identifying the Right Keywords. Performing a Basic Search . Adding Keywords. Phrase Searching . Understanding Evaluative Criteria . Evaluating Web Pages. Citing Online Resources.

Unit B: CONSTRUCTING COMPLEX SEARCHES.

Understanding Boolean Operators . Narrowing the Search with the AND Operator. Expanding the Search with the OR Operator. Restricting Queries with the AND NOT Operator. Use Multiple Boolean Operators. Searching with Filters . Combining Boolean Operators and Filters. Using Advanced Search Operators. Using Metasearch Engines.

Unit C: FINDING SPECIALTY INFORMATION.

Understanding Specialty Information. Finding People and Places. Locating Businesses. Searching Periodical Databases. Finding Government Information. Finding Online Reference Sources. Browsing a Subject Guide. Searching a Subject Guide. Using a Specialized Search Engine.

Unit D: SEARCHING THE SOCIAL WEB.

Understanding social media search. Searching social networks. Navigating the blogosphere. Scanning microblogs . Searching video & photo sharing sites. Searching Social News Sites & Article Directories . Finding solutions with Q&A sites. Using Social Media Meta Search Engines.