Every search engine is
different, from the way you
search it to what it
contains. How can you choose
a good search engine? Ask
yourself:
- What type of
information is in this
search engine?
- How is this search
engine organized?
Most search engines
collect all sorts of Web
pages on a wide variety of
topics in their vast
databases. All large and
general search engines, such
as Altavista and
Google, allow you
to search by keyword. Some,
like Yahoo and
Excite, also organize
sites into subject
categories. These subject
categories are great if you
are looking for a site that
has information on a general
topic.
Specialized search
engines are sometimes
organized around type of
material, like newspaper
articles or stock market
quotes; they may search
pages on a particular
subject, such as medical or
travel information. They are
good sources for finding the
best sites for your research
because they may provide
site reviews or only include
those Web pages that have
verified information. |
