Picking the right search termsAdvanced lesson 1

Created by:Tasha Bergson-MichelsonKathy Glass

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What are Boolean operators?

Why are they important when searching the Web?

Objectives

I will demonstrate effective Web searching by selecting the best methods and terms to control my search and documenting my selections in my notes.

Agenda● Boolean Review● Google searching● “Firm” and “Soft” searching

terms● Searching the Deep Web

(dark/invisible/hidden)● Context terms - vocabulary● Search practice

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNHR6IQJGZs

Boolean Review

Terms:And, Or, Not

Symbols: * $ ? “ “

Range Searches:{ } [ ]

Go to www.ipl.org

A B C

Soft vs. Firm Terms

Soft terms have multiple meanings

Firm terms have a common meaning - described in limited number of ways

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The highly sensational story of the Navy’s Ghost Blimp is all over the web.

But is the story just based upon a rumor?

Can you find anywhere on the Navy website that talks about the story as if it really took place?

Notice alternate phrasing

Plan-to-learn (background/search terms)

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Tasha Bergson-MichelsonKathy Glass

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