Search Engines
When you look for
information
on the Web, you generally have to do a search for it using a search
engine. Search Engines are part
of what makes the Web so useful. Have you ever wondered how they work? For this
lesson you will learn about search engines: what they do, how they
work, and how to submit your site.
Assignment:
There
are two parts to this assignment. Make sure you submit BOTH parts!
Part 1: Click on the links to read the
suggested articles or do research on
your own, then answer the questions below.
Suggested Articles and Sites:
How
Internet Search Engines Work
Search Engine
Showdown
UC
Berkeley Internet Research Guide
Answer the following questions.
Please post each question along with your answer.
1. What are "web spiders," and what do they do?
2. What are meta tags, and how do search engines use them?
3. What are Boolean operators?
4. Name a search engine that uses Natural Language Queries.
5. What are meta (or multiple) search engines? Name two meta search
engines. What are the advantages and disadvantages of meta search
engines?
6. What are sponsor matches (Yahoo)?
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Grading for this lesson
Also be aware that you will have a chance to revise your work. More than one revision will result in a lower grade. So read the directions carefully and make sure you meet the requirements. |

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