1. Introduction and Overview
      2. Web Browser Features review
    1. Start Browser ­ (demo default page)
    2. Resize/Minimize window
    3. Menu bar
    4. Tool bar
    5. Bookmarks
    6. Save and Print
    7. URLs composition
          1. Site / folder / file
          2. Meaning of symbols ( ~tilde ­ home directory of)
      1. Information selection and saving
        1. Use URL: http://oposite.stsci.edu/pubinfo/pictures.html and http://www.wordsmyth.net
        2. Click on a web page area for graphic or files and do a save…as… (right click in Windows)
        3. Start Word ­ drag for two windows Select ­ cut ­ paste
        4. Use minimize button to go back and forth or two smaller windows
        5. Save url address and insert date to keep notes meaningful
      2. Why? Information Searches ­ purpose, expectations, focus (people, raw data, subjects, information, government sources, ….)
        1. What is your purpose in searching?
        2. See top portion of http://www.nueva.pvt.k12.ca.us/~debbie/library/research/adviceengine.html
        3. What skills will students need to complete searches?
        4. What areas or topics interest you in searching today?
        5. Define your information goal.
      3. Library Reference Pages http://www.evergreen.edu/user/library/ref/refer.html
      4. Search Engines Types
        1. Web Search Engine tutorial http://www.ultranet.com/~egrlib/tutor.htm
        2. Indexed/Directory/Subject http://www.northernlight.com
        3. Directory with Search Engine http://www.onekey.com
        4. Single engine http://www.webcrawler.com
        5. Multiple ­ Parallel ­ Meta engine http://ww.metacrawler.com
      5. Coverage/comparisions/News-- Search Engine Watch http://www.searchenginewatch.com/
        1. Choosing a search engine ­ some advice http://www.nueva.pvt.k12.ca.us/~debbie/library/research/adviceengine.html
        2. Coverage and Options http://kclibrary.org/search/chart.htm
        3. Pros/Cons
      6. Search Engines Selection, Search Refinement and Syntax
        1. Information Goal: Prepare a report in Word indicating the location of rice fields in the United States and their total annual planted acres (thousands) between 1994 and 1998.
        2. http://www.metacrawler.com
        3. Search Syntax
          1. And, Or, Not
          2. Included +
          3. Eliminate -
          4. Phrases " "
        4. Analysis and Refinement
        5. Keywords and variations
      7. Critical Evaluation of Information Sourceshttp://www.vuw.ac.nz/~agsmith/evaln/index.htm
      8. Citations for Internet Sources http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/MLAStyleSheet.html
      9. Practical Exercise:

        10. Using the subject topic and information goal that you have set for yourself, write a brief overview of the process you follow and annotate, quote the sources and cite specific URLs that answer your query. In addition, provide examples that provide additional information such as what is the popular view or opinion on this topic, what governmental resources are available, where can you find graphics or photos to illustrate your report, and what academically accepted resources can you locate.
         
      10. References:
        1. Single Search Engines
          1. Yahoo

            2. http://www.yahoo.com/
             
          2. Hotbot

            3. http://www.hotbot.com/
             
          3. Northern Light

            4. http://www.northernlight.com/
             
          4. Fast Search

            5. http://www.alltheweb.com/
             
          5. AltaVista

            6. http://www.altavista.com/
        2. Multiple Search Engines
          1. SavvySearch

            2. http://sierra.savvysearch.com
             
          2. MetaCrawler

            3. http://www.metacrawler.com
          3. Dogpile

            4. http://www.dogpile.com/