Cayme Sharp: Scavenger Hunt

The Internet can be a great tool for conducting research and locating information. Through the use of search engines, information can be found using keywords related to the topic. It is critical for students to have strong research skills, and learn how to effectively locate information on the Internet.

Search Engines
BASIC OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS
10. identify search strategies for locating needed information on the internet
SOCIAL, ETHICAL, AND HUMAN ISSUES
4. discuss the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, and bias of electronic information sources
TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH TOOLS
1. use Web search engines and built-in search functions of other various resources to locate information
Search Engines to locate information on the Internet.

(3) Your major steps

When describing each steps, insert links to your artifacts or examples

(4) The Plan
What is a search engine?

Wikipedia says, "A Web search engine is a tool designed to search for information on the World Wide Web. The search results are usually presented in a list and are commonly called hits. The information may consist of web pages, images, information and other types of files. Some search engines also mine data available in newsbooks, databases, or open directories. Unlike Web directories, which are maintained by human editors, search engines operate algorithmically or are a mixture of algorithmic."

Our class defnition of search engine...

What is a Keyword?

Wikipedia says, "In computer programming, a keyword is a word or identifier that has a particular meaning to the programming language. The meaning of keywords — and, indeed, the meaning of the notion of keyword — differs widely from language to language.
Our class definition of keyword...

What search engines are available?
What tips can we create to locating information on the Internet?
Our class reccommends...
The Task:

* Spend some time exploring these search engines.
* "Google" your name or someone you know.
* Search for something you are interested in.
* Find out which search engine your prefer.
* Think about some of the reasons that make it your favorite.
* Complete the Scavenger Hunt: Scavenger Hunt.doc
* Use the search engines explored to find the answers.
* We are trying to locate the most efficient search methods to use in the Internet, so record the time that it takes you so that we can figure out as a class which search engine we would reccommend to others.
* We will share our results in small groups, and then as a class to work on our tips for locating information in the Internet.

(5) References