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  Using Internet as a Research Tool

Assignment 1

Assignment 1 – Evaluating Internet Search Facilities

Deadline: Week 5 (3-7 Jan 2005)

Suggested Table of Contents

  1. Introduction 1-2 pages
    Search Engines 4-6 pages
    • Example 1 (eg google)
      • evaluation & analysis
      • print screens with explanations
    • Example 2 (eg Altavista)
      • evaluation & analysis
      • print screens with explanations
  2. Meta Search Engines 4-6 pages
    • Example 1 (eg IxQuick)
      • evaluation & analysis
      • print screens with explanations
    • Example 2 (eg Kartoo)
      • evaluation & analysis
      • print screens with explanations
  3. Subject Directories 4-6 pages
    • Example 1 (eg Yahoo)
      • evaluation & analysis
      • print screens with explanations
    • Example 2 (eg Galaxy)
      • evaluation & analysis
      • print screens with explanations
  4. Databases 4-6 pages
    • Example 1 (eg LexisNexis)
      • evaluation & analysis
      • print screens with explanations
    • Example 2 (eg MEDLINE)
      • evaluation & analysis
      • print screens with explanations
  5. Conclusions (Group report) 2-3 pages

* pls note that the above is only a guideline. You may use your initiative on other possible ways of presenting the report.


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