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Is there more than Google

Page history last edited by kristina smith 13 years, 8 months ago

 

 

 

Internet search tools:

 

What are the differences between the different kinds of search tools given in the chart below? 

 

 

What is it?

(definition and examples)

Advantages

Disadvantages

  1. Search Engines

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Subject directories

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Library gateways and databases

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Meta-search engines

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Search Engines - beyond Google

Directories:

 

Many students and teachers just use one search engine when in fact there is a huge variety out there. learn more about directories by searching here.

 

 

Google also has directories. It can be much less confusing for sudents to start their search there.

 

The Open Directory Project is worth exploring. It's useful for students since they are more likely to find the information they want without having to wade through many hits.

 

 

 

 

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