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Instructor’s Materials to accompany

INTERNET EXPLORER 6Introductory Concepts and Techniques

PROJECT TWOWEB RESEARCH TECHNIQUES AND SEARCH ENGINES

LESSON PLAN

OBJECTIVESStudents will have mastered the material in this project when they can:

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Describe the seven general categories of Web pages

List the criteria for evaluating a Web resource

Describe the three basic types of search tools

Search the Web using either a directory or keywords

Search the Web using the Search Assistant

Customize and refine a search

Describe the techniques used for successful keyword searches

Describe how to create a working bibliography

Compile a list of works cited for Web resources

Search the Web for e-mail addresses, maps, encyclopedia articles, and pictures

Use the Keyword system and the Address bar to search the Web

PROJECT OVERVIEWIn this project, the seven general categories of Web pages and the three general types of search tools are described. Students evaluate a Web page as a potential source for research. Students search the Web using the Yahoo! directory. The MSN Search and AltaVista search engines are used to introduce students to entering keywords and using advanced search techniques. Techniques for recording data and the relevant citation information are presented. Finally, the student use the Search Assistant to search the Web for e-mail addresses, maps, encyclopedia articles, and a picture. In addition, students search the Web using the Address bar and the Keyword system.

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Internet Explorer 6 Instructor’s Materials IE 2.3

LESSON PLAN

Project Outline Page Teacher Notes and Activities

No Dispute About It:Successful Searching on the Web

IE 2.02 This preface mentions the inventors of Google.com, Sergey Brin and Larry Page. Google and other search engines help researchers hunt for information on the World Wide Web, the largest and, arguably, the most diverse and complete library in the universe. Search engines are to the Web what the card catalog is to a library. Search engines are the saviors of searching the World Wide Web.

I. Introduction IE 2.04 Point out the research potential of the World Wide Web. Explain that because anyone can publish on the Web, evaluation of a potential source is very important. Examine the Case Perspective.

II. Types of Web resources IE 2.04 Explain that many different kinds of resources are available on the Web. Discuss More About Research Materials on page IE 2.05.

A. Advocacy Web pages IE 2.05 Define advocacy Web page. Discuss Figure 2-1. Mention that the domain name of most advocacy Web pages ends in .org. Discuss More About Advocacy Web Pages.

B. Business/marketing Web pages

IE 2.05 Define business/marketing Web page. Discuss Figure 2-2. Mention that the domain name of most business/marketing Web pages ends in .com. Discuss More About Business/Marketing Web Pages.

C. Informational Web pages

IE 2.06 Define informational Web page. Discuss Figure 2-3. Mention that the domain name of most informational Web pages ends in .gov or .com. Discuss More About Informational Web Pages.

IE 2.4 Project 2 Web Research Techniques and Search Engines


D. News Web pages IE 2.07 Define news Web page. Discuss Figure 2-4. Mention that the domain name of most news Web pages ends in .com. Discuss More About News Web Pages.

E. Personal Web pages IE 2.07 Define personal Web page. Discuss Figure 2-5. Mention that the domain name of most personal Web pages may end in .com, .gov, or .edu.

F. Portal Web pages IE 2.08 Define portal Web page. Discuss Figure 2-6. Use Table 2-1 on page IE 2.09 to identify some of the major portals and their URLs.

G. Other resources IE 2.09 Mention other research resources available on the Internet. File transfer protocol, or FTP, allows you to send and receive files, documents, and executable programs between computers. Gopher is a user-friendly, menu-driven method of viewing and retrieving documents. A newsgroup is an online discussion group. Discuss More About Newsgroups. Database services provide access to large databases of information, usually for a fee. Discuss Figure 2-7.

H. Summary of types of Web resources

IE 2.10 Review the seven categories of Web pages. Mention that categorizing a Web page may be difficult because of overlapping information. Explain the importance of identifying the general category in which a Web page falls.

III. Evaluating a Web resource

IE 2.10 Explain why it is important to objectively evaluate the usefulness of a Web page before using it as a research source. Discuss More About Evaluating Resources. Use Table 2-2 to discuss the criteria for evaluating authorship,



accuracy of information, currency of information, and topic and scope of coverage. Explain that the student will have to scroll through the page to look for evaluation criteria that is available on the Web page. Point out the evaluation worksheet in Figure 2-8 as an example of a tool that will aid in the evaluation process.

IV. Web search resources IE 2.11 Define search tool. Identify the three basic types of search tools: subject directory, search engine, and keyword system. Define subject directory. Discuss Figure 2-9. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using the subject directory search tool. Define search engine. Discuss More About Search Engines. Define the terms query, keyword, and search term. Explain how the search engine uses the keyword. Use Figure 2-10 to discuss a keyword search form. Define the terms robot and spider. Point out that the major portal Web sites listed in Table 2-1 on page IE 2.09 have both a search engine and a subject directory. Define Keyword system. Mention that the Keyword system is discussed in detail later in this project. Discuss how different search tools can provide different results for the same subject. Discuss More About Directory and Keyword Search Engines on page IE 2.14.

A. Launching Internet Explorer

IE 2.14 Review Step 1 to launch Internet Explorer. Use Figure 2-11 to review the Internet Explorer window.

V. Searching the Web using IE 2.14 Use Figure 2-12 to explain displaying the



a directory Yahoo! directory. Consider Other Ways to display the Yahoo! directory. Describe the hierarchical arrangement of topics that make up the directory. Mention that this search technique does not require any keywords. Point out the AutoComplete feature. Discuss More About Yahoo! on page IE 2.15. Use Figures 2-13 through 2-20 to explain searching the Web using the Yahoo! directory. Point out in Figure 2-14 the format of the lower-level categories. Mention what the number next to the links represents.

A. Evaluating Web resources

IE 2.19 Review the evaluation criteria in Table 2-2 on page IE 2.10. Discuss More About Evaluating a Web Resource. Use Figures 2-21 and 2-22 to demonstrate evaluating a Web resource. Explain that this is an investigative process and may take time. Point out Figure 2-23 as one way of recording evaluation criteria.

VI. Searching the Web using the Search Assistant

IE 2.22 Explain the purpose of the Search Assistant and how it is activated. Use Figure 2-24 to describe starting the Search Assistant. Consider Other Ways to start the Search Assistant. Identify the Search pane, or Search bar, and its components in Figure 2-24. Explain default search engine.

A. Searching the Web using keywords

IE 2.23 Explain that MSN Search is one of many search engines that allow you to search for Web pages based upon a keyword. Use Figures 2-25 and 2-26 to illustrate searching the Web using the default search engine (MSN Search). Explain how to formulate and enter keywords and perform the search. Using Figure 2-26,



point out that while there are a large number of matches, only a few are presented at a time. Point out the format of the results in Figure 2-26. Consider Other Ways to search the Web using the default search engine. Discuss More About Key Searches.

B. Searching the Web using another search engine

IE 2.24 Point out that 15 search engines are available through the Search Assistant. Discuss More About Web Search Engines. Mention that AltaVista is one of the more popular search engines. Define dead links. Use Figures 2-27 and 2-28 to illustrate searching the Web using AltaVista. Compare the AltaVista screen with the MSN Search screen. Consider Other Ways to search the Web using AltaVista. Discuss More About Choosing Search Engines on page IE 2.31.

C. Refining a Web search

IE 2.26 Explain how to refine a search. Mention that this helps reduce the numbers of results unrelated to the topic of interest. Discuss More About Refining the Search. Explain compound search criteria. Discuss More About Advanced Search Options. Use Figures 2-29 through 2-32 to demonstrate displaying AltaVista’s advanced search form. Discuss More About Search Results on page IE 2.28. Define Boolean operator. Identify and discuss the four different Boolean operators: AND, OR, NOT, and NEAR. Use Table 2-3 on page IE 2.29 to explain how to formulate compound queries using Boolean operators. Discuss More About Advanced Searches on page IE 2.28. Use Figures 2-33 through 2-35 to describe



performing an advanced search using AltaVista. Point out the reduced number of matches in Figure 2-34. Discuss More About AltaVista’s Advanced Search Tutorial on page IE 2.29.

VII. Successful searching techniques

IE 2.31 Compare the search results in Figures 2-28 and 2-34. Point out the first successful searching technique: be as specific as possible with keywords. Discuss the inclusion or exclusion capability. Define wildcard character. Use Table 2-4 on page IE 2.32 to discuss techniques for performing successful searches on the Web. Be specific; move from specific topics to more general topics to increase the volume of matches; match as many relevant keywords as possible; use compound conditions using Boolean operators; and use wildcard characters.

VIII. Creating a working bibliography

IE 2.32 Define working bibliography. List the pieces of information that should be collected to record a prospective Web source. Define Webmaster. Discuss several ways of electronically storing and organizing the information. Use Figures 2-36 through 2-41 to demonstrate recording relevant information about a research source using WordPad. Discuss More About Citing Web Sources.

A. Saving a WordPad document

IE 2.35 Review Steps 1 through 8 to save a WordPad document and quit WordPad.

B. Citing Web sources IE 2.36 Mention that standards for citing Web sources



Psychological Association (APA) are two preferred style authorities. Point out the URLs where information on these style guides can be found. Use Figure 2-42 as an example of how to use and cite a Web resource using the MLA style. Point out that Web sources should complement, not replace, printed sources for location information.

IX. Other Ways to use Search Assistant

IE 2.37 Point out that the Search Assistant can be used for searching for e-mail addresses, mailing addresses, company information, maps, words, encyclopedia articles, and pictures. Discuss More About Customizing Search Assistant.

A. Searching the Web for an e-mail address

IE 2.37 Point out the Web sites that the Search Assistant uses when searching for e-mail addresses. Use Figures 2-43 through 2-47 to illustrate searching the Web for an e-mail address. Consider Other Ways to search the Web for an e-mail address.

B. Searching the Web for a map

IE 2.40 Point out that the Search Assistant uses the Expedia Maps Web site when searching for a place or landmark. Use Figures 2-48 through 2-51 to illustrate searching for a place or landmark. Consider Other Ways to search for a place or landmark.

C. Searching the Web for an encyclopedia article

IE 2.42 Point out that the Search Assistant uses the Encarta Concise Encyclopedia when searching for an encyclopedia article. Use Figures 2-52 through 2-55 to illustrate searching for an encyclopedia article. Consider Other Ways to search for an encyclopedia article.

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D. Searching the Web for a picture

IE 2.45 Point out that the Search Assistant uses the Corbis Web site when searching for a picture. Use Figures 2-56 through 2-58 to illustrate searching for a picture. Consider Other Ways to search for a picture.

E. Closing the Search pane

IE 2.47 Review Step 1 to close the Search pane.

X. Other ways to search the Web

IE 2.47 Point out that the Address bar also can be used to search for information on the Web. This type of search tool was mentioned previously as a Keyword system. Explain how you also can use the Address bar to display the contents of a folder, launch a program, or display a document.

A. Using the Address bar and a URL to display a Web page

IE 2.47 Use Figures 2-59 and 2-60 to describe displaying a Web page using a URL and the Address bar. Consider Other Ways to display a Web page using a URL and the Address bar.

B. Using the Address bar and a keyword to display a Web page

IE 2.48 Use Figures 2-61 and 2-62 to describe displaying a Web page using keywords and the Address bar. Consider Other Ways to display a Web page using keywords and the Address bar.

C. Using the Address bar to display a list of related Web pages

IE 2.49 Explain that when a general keyword is entered in the Address bar, the Keyword system passes the keyword to MSN Search. Point out that MSN Search is Internet Explorer’s primary search engine. Use Figures 2-63 and 2-64 to illustrate displaying a list of related topics using the Address bar. Consider Other Ways to display a list of related topics



using the Address bar.

D. Using the Address bar to display the contents of a folder

IE 2.50 Define path. Use Figures 2-65 and 2-66 to describe displaying the contents of a folder using the Address bar. Consider Other Ways to display the contents of a folder using the Address bar. Discuss the Case Perspective Summary.

XI. Project summary IE 2.52 Briefly review the material presented in this project.

XII. What you should know IE 2.52 Encourage students to use this section in preparing for tests and quizzes.

XIII. Learn it online IE 2.53 Direct the students to the scsite.com/ie6/exs.htm Web site for exercises pertaining to the material presented in this project. These exercises review some of the major concepts presented in this project and give students the opportunity to explore computer use outside the classroom.

XIV. In the lab IE 2.54 These exercises provide students with practice in using the skills developed in this project. Exercises 1 through 8 can be reviewed and assigned at this time.

XV. Cases and places IE 2.64 These exercises offer students the opportunity to learn more about Internet Explorer through open-ended activities with varying degrees of difficulty. Students can be assigned one or more exercises, or allowed to choose the exercises in which they are most interested.

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ANSWER MANUAL

LEARN IT ONLINE

1 Project Reinforcement – True/False, Multiple Choice, and Short AnswerAnswers to these exercises can be found on the Instructors Resource Kit.

2 Flash CardsAnswers to these exercises can be found on the Instructors Resource Kit.

3 Practice TestAnswers to this exercise are given with the exercise.

4 Who Wants to be a Computer Genius?Answers to this exercise are given with the exercise.

5 Wheel of TermsAnswers to this exercise are given with the exercise.

6 Crossword Puzzle ChallengeAnswers to this exercise are given with the exercise.

7 Tips and TricksAnswers will vary.

8 NewsgroupsAnswers will vary.

9 Expanding Your Horizons

Answers will vary.

10 Search SleuthAnswers will vary.

IN THE LAB

1 Searching the Web Using the Yahoo! DirectoryPart 1: Displaying the Yahoo! DirectoryNo written answers are required for this exercise.Part 2: Finding Information about Alternative Medicine Using the Yahoo! Directory1. a. What is rolfing?

A vigorous deep-tissue massage used to relieve stress, improve mobility, and boost energy, thus improving your general well-being.

b. Who invented and taught rolfing?Rolfing is the creation of Ida Rolf.

c. Is rolfing relaxing or painful?The treatments are not mild and relaxing -- indeed, they can cause a degree of pain.

2. Students should submit a printout of the Guild for Structural Integration home page.

Part 3: Finding a College Using the Yahoo! Directory1. a. What is the college name?

Limestone Collegeb. In what city is the college located?

Gaffney, South Carolinac. What team name does the Athletic department use?

Saints2. Students should submit a printout of the Limestone College home page.

Part 4: Finding Information about Roller Coasters Using the Yahoo! Directory1. a. In which city is the Michigan’s Adventure park located?

Muskegon, Michiganb. How many steel roller coasters does the park have?

Threec. In what amusement park is the oldest cyclone roller coaster located?

Astroland in Brooklyn, New York2. Students should submit a printout of the Roller Coaster DataBase Web page.Part 5: Finding Information about Chemistry Using the Yahoo! Directory1. a. What is the symbol for Gold?

Aub. Which element is associated with the symbol Ca?

Calciumc. What is the atomic weight of Californium?

2512. Students should submit a printout of a Web page containing the periodic table.

2 Searching the Web Using the Yahoo! DirectoryPart 1: Displaying the Yahoo! DirectoryNo written answers are required for this exercise.Part 2: Finding Art Work Using the Yahoo! Directory2. Solutions to this exercise will vary. Students should submit five printouts of Web pages,

one for each of the following types of artwork: animation, ceramics, collage, fashion design, graffiti, and stone sculpture. Ensure that the student has written the type of artwork on each printout.

3 Searching the Web Using the Google DirectoryPart 1: Displaying the Google DirectoryNo written answers are required for this exercise.Part 2: Finding Antiques Using the Google Directory1. Solutions to this exercise will vary. Students should submit a printout of a Web page

containing information on antique Nikon cameras.2. Solutions to this exercise will vary. Students should submit a printout of a Web page

containing information on antique salt and pepper shakers.

Project 2 Answer Manual IE 2.15

3. Solutions to this exercise will vary. Students should submit a printout of a Web page containing information on antique stamps.

Part 3: Finding Games Using the Google Directory1. Solutions to this exercise will vary. Students should submit a printout of a Web page

containing rules for the Hearts card game.2. Solutions to this exercise will vary. Students should submit a printout of a Web page

containing rules for the Canasta card game.3. Solutions to this exercise will vary. Students should submit a printout of a Web page

containing rules for the Euchre card game.Part 4: Finding Recreational Activities Using the Google Directory1. Solutions to this exercise will vary. Students should submit a printout of a Web page

containing images of hot air ballooning.2. Solutions to this exercise will vary. Students should submit a printout of a Web page

containing images of birds.3. Solutions to this exercise will vary. Students should submit a printout of a Web page

containing images of miniature trains.

4 Searching the Web Using AltaVista and KeywordsPart 1: Displaying the AltaVista HomepageNo written answers are required for this exercise.Part 2: Performing an AltaVista Simple Search4. Solutions to this exercise will vary. Students should submit a printout of a WordPad

document containing with URLs and information from two of the following topics: virtual reality, computer generated graphics, Java applets, MLA style, APA style, or any extreme sport.

Part 3: Performing an AltaVista Advanced Search4. Solutions to this exercise will vary. Students should submit printouts of three Web pages

containing information about three different private universities.

5 Searching the Web Using Google and KeywordsPart 1: Starting the Google Search EngineNo written answers are required for this exercise.Part 2: Searching for a Web Page1. Solutions to this exercise will vary. Students should submit a printout of a Web page

containing inspirational quotations about children.

2. Solutions to this exercise will vary. Students should submit a printout of the Web page containing the address, phone number, and e-mail address of their representative in the U.S. House of Representatives.

3. Students should submit a printout of the home page for Tiger Woods.Part 3: Searching for Information1. Solutions to this exercise will vary. Students should submit a printout of a Web page

with the temperature in Moscow, Russia.2. Solutions to this exercise will vary. Students should submit a printout of a Web page

showing who played Harvey Pell in the movie High Noon. In the 1952 film, it was Lloyd Bridges. In the 2000 TV movie, it was Reed Diamond.

3. Students should submit a printout of the University of Chicago home page showing the URL (www.uchicago.edu) and the address (5801 South Ellis Ave., Chicago, IL 60637).

Part 4: Using the Google Advanced Search2. Solutions to this exercise will vary. Students should submit a printout of the Google

Search – motorcycle Web page showing the number of Web pages found using the keyword, motorcycle.

3. Solutions to this exercise will vary. Students should submit a printout of the Google Search – motorcycle and Harley-Davidson Web page showing the number of Web pages found using the keywords, motorcycle and Harley-Davidson.

4. Solutions to this exercise will vary. Students should submit a printout of the Google Search – motorcycle, Harley-Davidson, and parts Web page showing the number of Web pages found using the following keywords: motorcycle, Harley-Davidson, and parts.

5. Solutions to this exercise will vary. Students should submit a printout of the Google Search: “geographic map” Web page showing the number of Web pages found using the exact phrase, geographic map.

6. Solutions to this exercise will vary. Students should submit a printout of the Google Search: France “geographic map” Web page showing the number of Web pages found using the exact phrase, geographic map, and the keyword France.

7. Solutions to this exercise will vary. Students should submit a printout of the Google Search: France “geographic map” Web page showing the number of Web pages found using the exact phrase, geographic map, the keyword France, and written in the French language.

6 Searching the Web Using Excite and Keywords

Project 2 Answer Manual IE 2.17

6. Solutions to this exercise will vary. Students should submit a WordPad document containing information about any one of the following topics: government spending, a historical event, life of a current political figure, an extreme weather event, asteroid collisions with the earth, an extraterrestrial sighting, or genetic engineering. Ensure that the student has added the URLs of the Web sites used as well as his/her name to the end of the report.

7 Searching the Web Using the Search AssistantPart 1: Starting the Search AssistantNo written answers are required for this exercise.Part 2: Searching for Web Pages Using the Search Assistant2. Solutions to this exercise will vary. Students should submit a printout of a Web page

containing a picture of the northern lights (aurora borealis).3. Solutions to this exercise will vary. Students should submit a printout of a Web page

containing a picture of a porcupine puffer fish (diodon nicthemerus).4. Solutions to this exercise will vary. Students should submit a printout of a Web page

containing a picture of Brad Pitt or Elle MacPherson.Part 3: Searching for a Business Address3. Students should turn in a WordPad document with the address and telephone number of

the following businesses: Course Technology, Microsoft Corporation, Flagler Museum, and Recreational Equipment.

Part 4: Searching for a Map3. Students should turn in four map printouts for each of the following places: Salzburg,

Eiffel Tower, Key West, and White House. Ensure that the student has circled the place or landmark on each map.

Part 5: Searching for an Encyclopedia Article5. Solutions to this exercise will vary. Students should turn in three WordPad documents

containing reports on the following encyclopedia articles: black widow spiders, the cobra snake, and killer bees. Ensure that each report consists of the main article from the encyclopedia, the scientific classification, and a picture of the animal.

Part 6: Searching for Picture5. Solutions to this exercise will vary. Students should turn in three printouts containing the

following pictures: the Golden Gate Bridge, the Seattle Space Needle, and the Statue of Liberty.

8 Searching Using Multiple Search EnginesPart 1: Starting the Search AssistantNo written answers are required for this exercise.Part 2: Searching Using the MSN Search Engine4. Solutions to this exercise will vary. Students create a WordPad document to record the

results of their search for each part of this exercise. This part should include the names of five Web pages containing information about Niagara Falls from the MSN search.

Part 3: Searching Using the AltaVista Search Engine3. Solutions to this exercise will vary. Students should add to the WordPad document the

names of five Web pages containing information about Niagara Falls from the AltaVista search.

Part 4: Searching Using the GoTo.com Search Engine3. Solutions to this exercise will vary. Students should add to the WordPad document the

names of five Web pages containing information about Niagara Falls from the GoTo.com search.

Part 5: Searching Using the Lycos Search Engine3. Solutions to this exercise will vary. Students should add to the WordPad document the

names of five Web pages containing information about Niagara Falls from the Lycos search.

Part 6: Comparing the Web Sites Found1. Solutions to this exercise will vary.3. Students should turn in the WordPad document showing the results of the four searches.

CASES AND PLACES

For sample answers to selected Cases and Places exercises, see the Instructor's Lab Solutions folder on the Teaching Tools CD-ROM.




TEST BANK

Test Bank Answers are on page IE 2.28.

Multiple Choice

111. For research purposes, _____________ provides a new and useful resource for supplementing the traditional print materials found in the library.a. the Internetb. the World Wide Webc. a Web sited. an ISP

112. Web pages are organized by content into ___________ categories.a. fourb. fivec. sixd. seven

113. A(n) _____________Web page contains content that describes a cause, opinion, or idea.a. advocacyb. personalc. business/marketingd. informational

114. A(n) _____________Web page contains content that tries to promote or sell a product or service.a. informationalb. advocacyc. news

d. business/marketing

115. A(n) _____________Web page contains factual information such as public transportation schedules.a. business/marketingb. personalc. informational d. advocacy

116. A(n) _____________Web page contains information about current events and other newsworthy material.a. business/marketingb. newsgroupc. newsd. informational

117. A(n) __________ Web page is designed to offer a variety of Internet services from a single convenient location.a. portalb. personalc. newsgroupd. Internet

118. _____________ allow(s) you to download and upload files over the Internet.a. File transfer protocol (FTP)b Gopherc. Database servicesd. Channels

119. _________ started out as a document retrieval system to assist people in getting help for computing problems.a. File transfer protocol (FTP)b. Gopherc. Database servicesd. Newsgroups

120. A statement of official approval from the parent organization of the Web page is part of the _________ criterion.a. accuracyb. topic and scope coverage


c. currencyd. authorship

121. The date the Web page was written is a(n) ______________ criterion.a. currencyb. topic and scope of coveragec. accuracyd. authorship

122. A(n) __________ is a software program that helps you find Web pages containing the desired information.a. ISPb. queryc. search toold. spider

123. Automated programs, called robots or _________, travel around the Web, automatically following links and adding entries to the index.a. spidersb. bugsc. search enginesd. browsers

124. The ___________ directory uses a series of menus to organize links to Web pages.a. AltaVistab. Yahoo!c. Googled. Excite

125. When you type a URL in the Address box and press the ENTER key, ______________ remembers the URL you typed.a. Yahoo!b. Search Assistantc. AutoCompleted. AltaVista

126. Many Web pages do not have the necessary ___________ for being a research source.a. sources

b. datac. linksd. criteria

127. When performing a search using _________, you can explore the Web and display links to pages without having to maneuver through any intermediate pages.a. directoriesb. spidersc. keywordsd. search engines

128. An easy method to search the Web is to use ______________.a. gophersb. search enginesc. the Search Assistantd. ISPs

Note: If you are preparing an examination using your own word processor, for Multiple Choice questions 129 and 130 you must use the Picture command on the Insert menu to insert FigIE03.bmp. The figure is referenced when students answer the questions. When the Insert Picture dialog box displays select FigIE03.bmp from the Instructor’s Materials folder and make sure the Link to File check box is not checked.

129. Clicking the ________ button on the Standard Buttons toolbar as shown in the accompanying figure activates the Search Assistant.a. Helpb. Findc. Editd. Search

130. The __________ shown in the accompanying figure contains a toolbar, five option buttons, and a rectangular box.a. display paneb. Search panec. task bard. Standard Buttons toolbar


131. You _________ a search by providing more information the search engine can use to select smaller, more useful set of results.a. limitb. refinec. confined. enhance

132. Several search engines allow you to use the asterisk (*) as a ___________ to indicate zero, one, or more characters in a word.a. wildcard characterb. Boolean operatorc. spacerd. compound search criteria

133. Clicking the Find a person’s address category in the Search bar allows you to search for a mailing address or a(n) ____________.a. telephone numberb. personal Web sitec. forwarding addressd. e-mail address

134. Besides the Search Assistant, you also can use the _____________ to search for information on the Web.a. task barb. Address barc. Help menud. menu bar

135. You can display the contents of a folder using the Address bar by typing the ________ of the folder and then clicking the Go button.a. nameb. domainc. directoryd. path

True/False

T F 136. When doing research, you are trying to find information to support an idea or position, to prove a point, or to learn more about a subject.

T F 137. Information found on the Web is not always up to date, accurate, or verifiable.

T F 138. Web pages are organized by content into five categories.

T F 139. The URLs of advocacy Web pages usually end with the .edu extension.

T F 140. Some businesses that maintain business/marketing Web pages are AT&T, Gateway, CDnow, and Amazon.com.

T F 141. The category of Web page that contains factual information is called an informational Web page.

T F 142. The U.S. Government and airlines are examples of organizations that maintain news Web pages.

T F 143. A personal Web page is maintained by an individual and normally is not associated with any larger organization.

T F 144. Yahoo! is an example of a portal Web page.

T F 145. Gopher is a menu-driven method of retrieving files.

T F 146. Newsgroups allow you to perform searches for information for a fee.

T F 147. Web pages have to be reviewed for accuracy or verified by editors before being published on the Web.

T F 148. Criteria for evaluating Web pages include authorship, accuracy of information, currency of information, and topic and scope coverage.

T F 149. A copyright notice for a Web page falls in the accuracy of information criterion.

T F 150. Links to other material that verifies the information on the page fall in the accuracy of information criterion.

T F 151. The date the page was last updated falls in the currency of information criterion.

T F 152. The purpose of the Web page falls in the topic and scope of coverage criterion.

T F 153. Search engines provide access only to Web pages.

T F 154. Web search tools fall into two categories: subject directory and keyword system.

T F 155. A subject directory retrieves and displays a list of links to Web pages based upon a query.

T F 156. Keyword search engines return links to Web pages containing the words that you provide.


T F 157. Automated programs, called robots or spiders, travel around the Web, automatically following links and adding entries to the index.

T F 158. A Keyword system allows you to enter a name or word on the Address bar to display a corresponding Web page.

T F 159. Different search tools on the Web perform the same types of searches.

T F 160. Most search engines provide both a directory and the capability of performing keyword searches.

T F 161. The Yahoo! directory provides a menu-like interface for searching the Web.

T F 162. In addition to the directory, Yahoo! provides for keyword searches.

T F 163. On the Yahoo! Web pages, the number that appears next to each link indicates the number of hits for that link.

T F 164. In Yahoo!, the word, NEW!, to the right of a link indicates the link recently has been updated with new Web pages.

T F 165. Most Web pages contain the necessary criteria for being a research source.

T F 166. The Search Assistant does not allow searches for e-mail addresses.

T F 167. Clicking the Search button on the Standard Buttons toolbar starts the Search Assistant.

T F 168. In the Search Assistant, clicking the Find a business category allows you to search for company or organization information.

T F 169. The Search Assistant uses only the MSN search engine when searching the Internet.

T F 170. Dead links are Web pages that contain no links.

T F 171. Most search engines help you refine a search by providing advanced searching capabilities.

T F 172. The words AND, OR, NOT, and NEAR are used to create compound search criteria.

T F 173. You can speed up a search by having a search engine return only the titles of or links to the Web pages.

T F 174. AltaVista returns only the URL of the Web page.

T F 175. For a successful search, be as specific as possible when choosing keywords.

T F 176. AltaVista is the only search engine that supports the use of Boolean operators.

T F 177. The inclusion or exclusion capability of a search engine uses the < and > to help narrow the search.

T F 178. Wildcard characters can be used if the spelling of a keyword is unknown.

T F 179. The title of the Web page, author, URL, and date of publication are just some of the items you should note when researching on the Web.

T F 180. The Search Assistant uses the BigFoot or InfoSpace Web sites when searching for an e-mail address.

T F 181. When searching for a map with the Search Assistant, you must know the address of the location for which you are looking.

T F 182. The Search Assistant uses Encarta Concise Encyclopedia when searching for encyclopedia articles.

T F 183. You also can search for a Web page simply by entering a URL in the Address box.

T F 184. The Address bar cannot be used for keyword searches.

T F 185. You can use the Address bar to launch a program and open a document.

Short Answer

186. ______________ is an important tool for success in an academic career.

187. Web pages are organized by ____________ into seven categories.

188. Political parties are an example of organizations that would sponsor a(n) ___________ Web page.

189. Snapple Beverage, Disney, and McDonalds are businesses that maintain ______________ Web pages.

190. Government agencies and airlines are examples of organizations that would maintain a(n) ______________ Web page.

191. Newspapers, television, and radio stations are some of the media that maintain ________ Web pages.


192. __________ Web pages offer free services such as, news, weather, stock quotes, e-mail, and instant messaging.

193. Many government agencies have organized __________ sites to provide information and distribute documents and forms.

194. A number of _______________ services have been developed that, for a small fee, allow you to perform searches for information.

195. Web page evaluation criteria include authorship, accuracy of information, topic and scope of coverage, and _____________.

196. Whether or not a copyright notice displays on a Web page falls under the ___________ criterion.

197. Determining the purpose of a Web page would fall under the ___________ criterion.

198. To find information for a term paper or learn more about a topic of interest, you must know either the URL of the Web page with the information you are after or you must use a __________.

199. In a(n) ___________ search form, you provide one or more relevant words about the topic, and the search engine will return links that point directly to Web pages containing those words.

200. A(n) __________ is a keyword or search term you enter to tell the search engine the topic on which you want information.

201. Most search engines provide both a(n) ___________ and the capability of performing keyword searches.

Note: If you are preparing an examination using your own word processor, for Short Answer questions 202 and 203 you must use the Picture command on the Insert menu to insert FigIE04.bmp. The figure is referenced when students answer the questions. When the Insert Picture dialog box displays select FigIE04.bmp from the Instructor’s Materials folder and make sure the Link to File check box is not checked.

202. When you type the URL for Yahoo! directory in the Address box as shown in the accompanying figure, __________ may display a list of previously entered URLs in a box below the Address box.

203. The text box and __________ below the Yahoo! title in the accompanying figure allow you to perform a keyword search.

204. In Yahoo!, the word _______ next to a link indicates the link recently has been updated with new Web pages.

205. Many promising Web pages must be discarded as a research source simply because they do not have the necessary ____________.

206. __________ allows you to use 19 different search engines.

207. MSN Search is one of the many search engines that allow you to search for Web pages based upon a(n) ____________.

208. __________ are URLs that no longer work.

209. Most search engines help you _________ a search by providing advanced searching capabilities.

210. By using _________ operators, you can exercise greater control over the searching process and obtain a manageable number of links.

211. The Sort by text box controls the order in which AltaVista displays the _________ that are found as a result of performing a search.

212. A(n) __________ indicates inclusion of a keyword in a search.

213. Several search engines allow you to use the ____________ as a wildcard character to indicate zero, one, or more than one character in a word.

214. The person responsible for a Web site is called the ______________.

215. Web sources should ___________, not replace, printed sources for locating information.

216. In the Search Assistant, when you enter a place or landmark and click the Search button, the __________ Web site is searched for the appropriate map.

217. When searching for picture using the Search Assistant, the ___________ Web site is searched and a list of pictures display in the Search pane.

218. To search for and display a Web page using the Address bar, you must type a(n) __________, and then click the Go button.

219. __________ is Internet Explorer’s primary search engine.

220. A(n) __________ is the means of navigating to a specific location on a computer or network.


TEST BANK ANSWERS FOR PROJECT 2WEB RESEARCH TECHNIQUES AND SEARCH ENGINES

Multiple Choice

111. b [IE 2.04] 116. c [IE 2.07] 121. a [IE 2.10] 126. d [IE 2.19] 131. b [IE 2.26]

112. d [IE 2.04] 117. a [IE 2.08] 122. c [IE 2.11] 127. c [IE 2.22] 132. a [IE 2.31]

113. a [IE 2.05] 118. a [IE 2.09] 123. a [IE 2.13] 128. c [IE 2.22] 133. d [IE 2.37]

114. d [IE 2.05] 119. b [IE 2.09] 124. b [IE 2.14] 129. d [IE 2.22] 134. b [IE 2.47]

115. c [IE 2.06] 120. d [IE 2.10] 125. c [IE 2.15] 130. b [IE 2.22] 135. d [IE 2.50]

True/False

136. T [IE 2.04] 146. F [IE 2.09] 156. T [IE 2.12] 166. F [IE 2.22] 176. F [IE 2.31]

137. T [IE 2.04] 147. F [IE 2.10] 157. T [IE 2.13] 167. T [IE 2.22] 177. F [IE 2.31]

138. F [IE 2.04] 148. T [IE 2.10] 158. T [IE 2.13] 168. T [IE 2.23] 178. T [IE 2.31]

139. F [IE 2.05] 149. F [IE 2.10] 159. F [IE 2.13] 169. F [IE 2.24] 179. T [IE 2.32]

140. T [IE 2.05] 150. T [IE 2.10] 160. T [IE 2.14] 170. F [IE 2.24] 180. T [IE 2.37]

141. T [IE 2.06] 151. T [IE 2.10] 161. T [IE 2.14] 171. T [IE 2.26] 181. F [IE 2.40]

142. F [IE 2.07] 152. T [IE 2.10] 162. T [IE 2.15] 172. T [IE 2.26] 182. T [IE 2.42]

143. T [IE 2.07] 153. F [IE 2.11] 163. F [IE 2.16] 173. T [IE 2.28] 183. T [IE 2.47]

144. T [IE 2.09] 154. F [IE 2.12] 164. T [IE 2.16] 174. F [IE 2.30] 184. F [IE 2.48]

145. T [IE 2.09] 155. F [IE 2.12] 165. F [IE 2.19] 175. T [IE 2.31] 185. T [IE 2.51]

Short Answer

186. Research [IE 2.04]

187. content [IE 2.04]

188. advocacy [IE 2.05]

189. business/marketing

[IE 2.05]

190. informational [IE

2.06]

191. news [IE 2.07]

192. Portal [IE 2.08]

193. gopher [IE 2.09]

194. database [IE 2.09]

195. currency of

information or

currency [IE 2.10]

196. authorship [IE 2.10]

197. topic and scope of

coverage [IE 2.10]

198. search tool [IE 2.11]

199. keyword [IE 2.12]

200. query [IE 2.12]

201. directory [IE 2.14]

202. AutoComplete [IE

2.15]

203. Search button [IE

2.15]

204. NEW! [IE 2.16]

205. criteria [IE 2.19]

206. Search Assistant [IE

2.22]

207. keyword [IE 2.23]

208. Dead links [IE 2.24]

209. refine [IE 2.26]

210. Boolean [IE 2.28]

211. links [IE 2.28]

212. plus sign or (+) [IE

2.31]

213. asterisk or * [IE 2.31]

214. Webmaster [IE 2.32]

215. complement [IE 2.37]

216. Expedia Maps [IE

2.40]

217. Corbis [IE 2.45]

218. address or URL [IE

2.47]

219. MSN Search [IE 2.49]

220. path [IE 2.50]

Documents

Instructor’s Materials to accompanyheadstart.olc.edu/~jdudek/mm/aip/IE/IE6 Project 2 IM.doc · Web viewInternet Explorer 6. Introductory Concepts and Techniques. Project Two