1. Write definitions for each of these search tools in
your own words:
Search Directory:
Search Engine:
Metasearch Engine:
2. Perform a search for the following topic: __________________________ in each
of the search tools. Write down the title of the first website listed in each
set of results.
Librarians Index to the Internet ( http://lii.org ) (Note:
you may write down the first title in either the "best of" section or the
"specific resources" section)
Google (http://www.google.com)
Ixquick (http://www.ixquick.com) (Note: Optional for Elementary
grades)
Looking at the title and description of each of these, which do
you think is the best source for this topic? Why?
This
page was last updated February 19, 2002
This worksheet was created to support the AT&T/UCLA Initiatives
for 21st Century Literacies.
General Web Search Tools: An Introduction was created by Stephanie
Brasley
