| A | B |
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| individual search engine | Uses computer programs to match key search words with the web pages. Returns large amount of results. |
| meta-search engine | Sends requests for information to several search engines. Duplications are eliminated. |
| subject directories | Searchable databases that are maintained by human selection of sites to search subject categories. |
| individual search engine example | google.com |
| meta-search engine example | dogpile.com |
| subject directory example | scholar.google.com |
| keyword search | Keying a main idea, phrase, or concept in the search box witwithout quotation marks. |
| field search | The search is conducted for a specific title, domain, URL, or host. |
| boolean logic | Uses operators with keywords to narrow search parameters: AND, OR, and " ",+,- |
| boolean operator examples | AND,OR,+,-," " |
| search string | Another name for a main idea, phrase, or concept |
| AND | A boolean operator when used returns fewer results |
| OR | A boolean operator when used returns more results |
| protocol | How the file will be transferred. Two methods of transfer– HTTP and FTP |
| domain name | Used to identify the details of the information’s source. |
| URL | Uniform Resouce Locator |
| suffix/extensions | Indicates the type of server, such as organization, country, or government. |
| suffix example | .com, .edu, .org, .gov |
| server/host name | Instructs the URL to drill down into specific directories or folders for the requested information. |
| tilde (~) | Indicates a personal web page |
| .exe | Indicates an executable program |
| question mark (?) | Indicates a query |
| fair use | Sets limitations on rights of copyright holders |
| directory | Tells the computer specifically where to look for the requested information on the file server |
| filename | Tells which specific document or program should be retrieved form the dierectory |
| equals (=) | Indicates a specific document or program |
| creator | Information that confirms the author is who he/she claims to be |
| miscellaneous search methods | Different language support, Spell checker, Phonebook, and Math/equivalents |
| Internet Search Methods-Four Categories: | Keyword, Field, Boolean logic, Miscellaneous search methods |
