The Information Specialist's Guide to Searching and Researching on the Internet and the World Wide Web

The Information Specialist's Guide to Searching and Researching on the Internet and the World Wide Web

Author: Ernest Ackermann

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-06-11

Total Pages: 477

ISBN-13: 1135967059

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Written by a professor of computer science and a reference librarian, this guide covers basic browser usage, e-mail, and discussion groups; discusses such Internet staples as FTP and Usenet newsgroups; presents and compares numerous search engines; and includes models for acquiring, evaluating, and citing resources within the context of a research project. The emphasis of the book is on learning how to create search strategies and search expressions, how to evaluate information critically, and how to cite resources. All of these skills are presented as within the context of step-by-step activities designed to teach basic Internet research skills to the beginner and to hone the skills of the seasoned practitioner.


Authoritative Guide to Web Search Engines

Authoritative Guide to Web Search Engines

Author: Susan Maze

Publisher: Neal-Schuman Publishers

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13:

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Looks at Webcrawler, Lycos, Infoseek, Open Text, Alta Vista, Excite, Hot Bot. How they add documents, their interfaces and searching techniques.


The Information Specialist's Guide to Searching and Researching on the Internet and the World Wide Web

The Information Specialist's Guide to Searching and Researching on the Internet and the World Wide Web

Author: Ernest C. Ackermann

Publisher: Franklin Beedle & Associates

Published: 1999-01-01

Total Pages: 444

ISBN-13: 9781887902304

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Written by a professor of computer science and a reference librarian, this guide covers basic browser usage, e-mail, and discussion groups; discusses such Internet staples as FTP and Usenet newsgroups; presents and compares numerous search engines; and includes models for acquiring, evaluating, and citing resources within the context of a research project. The emphasis of the book is on learning how to create search strategies and search expressions, how to evaluate information critically, and how to cite resources. All of these skills are presented as within the context of step-by-step activities designed to teach basic Internet research skills to the beginner and to hone the skills of the seasoned practitioner.


Search Engines for the World Wide Web

Search Engines for the World Wide Web

Author: Alfred Glossbrenner

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 347

ISBN-13: 020173401X

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Demonstrates successful search strategies while analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of Yahoo!, AltaVista, Excite, Infoseek, Lycos, and Hot-Bot, describing advanced features and query terminology for each.


The Extreme Searcher's Internet Handbook

The Extreme Searcher's Internet Handbook

Author: Randolph Hock

Publisher: Information Today, Inc.

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13: 9780910965767

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A guide to effectively searching the Internet covers such topics as search engines, directories, newsgroups, image resources, and reference resources.


The Information Specialist's Guide to Searching and Researching on the Internet and the World Wide Web

The Information Specialist's Guide to Searching and Researching on the Internet and the World Wide Web

Author: Ernest Ackermann

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-06-11

Total Pages: 449

ISBN-13: 1135966982

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Written by a professor of computer science and a reference librarian, this guide covers basic browser usage, e-mail, and discussion groups; discusses such Internet staples as FTP and Usenet newsgroups; presents and compares numerous search engines; and includes models for acquiring, evaluating, and citing resources within the context of a research project. The emphasis of the book is on learning how to create search strategies and search expressions, how to evaluate information critically, and how to cite resources. All of these skills are presented as within the context of step-by-step activities designed to teach basic Internet research skills to the beginner and to hone the skills of the seasoned practitioner.


World Wide Web Searching for Dummies

World Wide Web Searching for Dummies

Author: Brad Hill

Publisher: For Dummies

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 9780764500220

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This is a guide to navigating the World Web Web with search tools and techniques. The book covers 14 search facilities available, including Infoseek, Excite, Lycos, OpenText, Inktomi and Yahoo!


The Nonprofit Manager's Resource Directory

The Nonprofit Manager's Resource Directory

Author: Ronald A. Landskroner

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2002-05-14

Total Pages: 684

ISBN-13: 0471273325

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A newly revised and updated edition of the ultimate resource for nonprofit managers If you're a nonprofit manager, you probably spend a good deal of your time tracking down hard-to-find answers to complicated questions. The Nonprofit Manager's Resource Directory, Second Edition provides instant answers to all your questions concerning nonprofit-oriented product and service providers, Internet sites, funding sources, publications, support and advocacy groups, and much more. If you need help finding volunteers, understanding new legislation, or writing grant proposals, help has arrived. This new, updated edition features expanded coverage of important issues and even more answers to all your nonprofit questions. Revised to keep vital information up to the minute, The Nonprofit Manager's Resource Directory, Second Edition: * Contains more than 2,000 detailed listings of both nonprofit and for-profit resources, products, and services * Supplies complete details on everything from assistance and support groups to software vendors and Internet servers, management consultants to list marketers * Provides information on all kinds of free and low-cost products available to nonprofits * Features an entirely new section on international issues * Plus: 10 bonus sections available only on CD-ROM The Nonprofit Manager's Resource Directory, Second Edition has the information you need to keep your nonprofit alive and well in these challenging times. Topics include: * Accountability and Ethics * Assessment and Evaluation * Financial Management * General Management * Governance * Human Resource Management * Information Technology * International Third Sector * Leadership * Legal Issues * Marketing and Communications * Nonprofit Sector Overview * Organizational Dynamics and Design * Philanthropy * Professional Development * Resource Development * Social Entrepreneurship * Strategic Planning * Volunteerism