Scope: Basic
concepts of the Internet and how to use search engines to locate
information.
Call number areas to browse: TK5105.875.I57,
TK5105.888
Keywords to search: Internet, World wide web, navigation
Subjects to search (Library of Congress): Internet (Computer network), World Wide Web (Information Retrieval System)
Library Resources (Use MyTCC id to login)
Computers & Applied Science Complete covers
the research and development spectrum of the computing and applied
sciences disciplines.
Internet Resources:
 Develop
Internet research skills for your university and college work.
The tutorial looks at the critical thinking required when using
the Internet for research and offers practical advice on evaluating
the quality of web sites.
The Internet as a Research Tool includes a section on search engines.
(Northwestern University)
NetLingo An online dictionary explaining the technology and community
of the world wide web, email, chat, and newsgroups.
PEW Internet & American
Life Project The Imagining the Internet Predictions Database
examines the potential future of the Internet while simultaneously
providing a peek back into its history. Includes reports, data,
latest trends, user demographics, etc.
Search Engine Showdown,
the users' guide to Web searching, compares and evaluates Internet
search engines from the searcher's perspective.
Search Engine Watch How they work and how effectively they retrieve
results. Also curious statistics about the Internet.
Searching
the Internet a brief overview with quick tips (PowerPoint
presentation).
TechEncyclopedia defines over 20,000 terms.
 Don't
forget to use the "Help" buttons on the search engines you select!
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