Searching the Web - Advanced 
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Searching for information on the Internet can be a fruitful, but sometimes frustrating task. This advanced tutorial series will show you new and exciting ways to zero in on just the data you're looking for. If you found our Searching the Web - Intro series helpful, you're going to love the tips and techniques of this more indepth look at sifting through the wealth of information that can be found on the Internet.
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| Key # | Length | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  |
Circular approach to searching | 20033 | 2:07 |
| 2. | |
Turning questions into queries | 20034 | 3:06 |
| 3. | |
Using the search challenge | 20035 | 1:34 |
| 4. | |
Finding pages that are no longer on the Web | 20036 | 3:18 |
| 5. | |
Roll your own search engine with Rollyo | 20037 | 1:41 |
| Key # | Length | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | |
Avoiding pointless searches | 20038 | 0:55 |
| 2. | |
Searching on-line versions of printed books, magazines, etc. | 20039 | 0:52 |
| 3. | |
Using unique terms | 20040 | 1:32 |
| 4. | |
Using the +, - and " " operators to narrow your search | 20041 | 1:40 |
| 5. | |
Considering spelling variations when choosing search terms | 20042 | 1:23 |
| 6. | |
Searching the best sites in-depth | 20043 | 1:59 |
| 7. | |
Refining your search strategy | 20044 | 2:04 |
| 8. | |
Using synonyms (and other word forms) | 20045 | 1:45 |
| 9. | |
Focusing your searches on format | 20046 | 2:45 |
| 10. | |
Searching the Invisible Web | 20047 | 2:32 |
| Key # | Length | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | |
Evaluating a Web site visually | 20048 | 2:08 |
| 2. | |
Looking for red flags in the URL | 20049 | 2:31 |
| 3. | |
Recognizing anonymous Web-hosting site problems | 20050 | 2:10 |
| 4. | |
Using URL truncation to evaluate a Web site | 20051 | 3:26 |
| Key # | Length | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | |
Making bookmarks work for you | 20052 | 3:27 |
| 2. | |
Bookmarking and sharing sites | 20053 | 2:03 |
| 3. | |
Using social bookmarking Web sites | 20054 | 2:19 |
| 4. | |
Using Digg as an information resource | 20055 | 1:27 |
| 5. | |
Using track pak-track star to share URLs with students | 20056 | 2:54 |
| 6. | |
Using esnips to save information | 20057 | 2:04 |
| Key # | Length | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | |
Features of Yahoo! Question | 20058 | 2:43 |
| 2. | |
Using Yahoo! Site Explorer | 20059 | 1:40 |
| 3. | |
Using Yahoo! subscriptions | 20060 | 1:36 |
| Key # | Length | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | |
Checking your preferences | 20064 | 2:37 |
| 2. | |
Using the advanced search | 20065 | 2:37 |
| 3. | |
Using Language tools | 20066 | 1:47 |
| 4. | |
Personalizing Google for you | 20067 | 1:38 |
| Key # | Length | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | |
Understanding the buttons and toolbar | 20068 | 2:02 |
| 2. | |
Using the Image button | 20069 | 2:10 |
| 3. | |
Using the Google Groups button | 20070 | 2:22 |
| 4. | |
Setting up your own Google group | 20071 | 1:59 |
| 5. | |
Setting up a personal Google account | 20072 | 3:28 |
| 6. | |
Using Google news search | 20073 | 1:55 |
| 7. | |
Using other free news sites | 20074 | 1:00 |
| 8. | |
Using Google local (maps) | 20075 | 3:33 |
| 9. | |
Using the More button | 20076 | 1:57 |
| Key # | Length | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | |
Being alerted to search results changes | 20077 | 1:29 |
| 2. | |
Searching the world of blogs | 20078 | 1:12 |
| 3. | |
Learning how to use Google earth | 20080 | 2:20 |
| 4. | |
Using the directory | 20081 | 2:43 |
| 5. | |
Searching catalogs | 20079 | 2:12 |
| 6. | |
Using the book search | 20082 | 2:56 |
| 7. | |
Using Google scholar to search scholarly texts | 20083 | 2:00 |
| 8. | |
Searching for video | 20084 | 1:44 |
| 9. | |
Using other sources to find video on the Web | 20085 | 1:26 |
| Key # | Length | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | |
Yahoo! shortcuts | 20061 | 2:13 |
| 2. | |
Google shortcuts and helpers | 20062 | 1:40 |
| 3. | |
Using the Inside this Book feature at Amazon.com® | 20063 | 2:29 |
| Key # | Length | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | |
Using tabbed browsing to open multiple windows | 20086 | 3:03 |
| 2. | |
Using the Browser Find command to search pages | 20087 | 1:18 |
| 3. | |
Taking a look at Firefox™ | 20088 | 1:58 |
| Key # | Length | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | |
Understanding bookmarklets | 20089 | 1:56 |
| 2. | |
Installing a bookmarklet in a browser | 20090 | 2:42 |
| 3. | |
Using bookmarklets | 20091 | 1:57 |
| Key # | Length | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | |
Using Wikipedia® and Answers.com™ | 20092 | 1:39 |
| 2. | |
Using the Internet Public Library | 20093 | 2:05 |
| 3. | |
Using Internet reference sites | 20094 | 1:52 |
| 4. | |
Using content area specific Web sites | 20095 | 1:51 |
| 5. | |
Using Internet-based directories | 20096 | 3:07 |
| Key # | Length | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | |
Understanding clustering search engines | 20097 | 2:15 |
| 2. | |
Exploring clustering search engine examples | 20098 | 3:34 |
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