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What is the primary purpose of using Boolean operators in searches?
What is the primary purpose of using Boolean operators in searches?
What is the main purpose of a thesaurus in databases?
What is the main purpose of a thesaurus in databases?
Which of the following is an example of an effective truncation symbol?
Which of the following is an example of an effective truncation symbol?
Which of the following is NOT a platform for accessing scholarly articles?
Which of the following is NOT a platform for accessing scholarly articles?
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When selecting keywords for a search, which of the following is NOT recommended?
When selecting keywords for a search, which of the following is NOT recommended?
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Which of the following terms is considered 'most relevant' to the thesaurus entry for 'computer'?
Which of the following terms is considered 'most relevant' to the thesaurus entry for 'computer'?
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What does the Boolean operator 'AND' do in a search query?
What does the Boolean operator 'AND' do in a search query?
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What aspect does the open web primarily promote?
What aspect does the open web primarily promote?
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Which platform is specifically geared towards literary content and books?
Which platform is specifically geared towards literary content and books?
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How can using a thesaurus assist you in improving your search results?
How can using a thesaurus assist you in improving your search results?
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Which of the following best describes truncation in searching?
Which of the following best describes truncation in searching?
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Which of the following tasks can users NOT perform on the open web?
Which of the following tasks can users NOT perform on the open web?
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What is the purpose of searching alternative terminologies when crafting search terms?
What is the purpose of searching alternative terminologies when crafting search terms?
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Which of these platforms serves specifically for medical research articles?
Which of these platforms serves specifically for medical research articles?
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Which term represents less relevance in the thesaurus for 'computer'?
Which term represents less relevance in the thesaurus for 'computer'?
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Which of the following phrases is an example of the XOR Boolean operation?
Which of the following phrases is an example of the XOR Boolean operation?
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What should an author provide to establish authority over the information presented on a website?
What should an author provide to establish authority over the information presented on a website?
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Which of the following aspects does NOT contribute to the purpose of a website?
Which of the following aspects does NOT contribute to the purpose of a website?
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What factor needs consideration when assessing the coverage of information on a website?
What factor needs consideration when assessing the coverage of information on a website?
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Which domain suffix is generally associated with official and reliable information?
Which domain suffix is generally associated with official and reliable information?
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How can one ensure the currency of the information presented on a website?
How can one ensure the currency of the information presented on a website?
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Which of the following is NOT a suitable check for evaluating a website's external links?
Which of the following is NOT a suitable check for evaluating a website's external links?
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What is an important aspect to check for when determining the organization of a website?
What is an important aspect to check for when determining the organization of a website?
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Which statement best describes the role of external links on a website?
Which statement best describes the role of external links on a website?
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What are the requirements for the ability to openly publish content on the web?
What are the requirements for the ability to openly publish content on the web?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of web standards?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of web standards?
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What is necessary for accessing any web content without restrictions?
What is necessary for accessing any web content without restrictions?
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What is the primary focus of evaluating web content criteria?
What is the primary focus of evaluating web content criteria?
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Which aspect of web content evaluation focuses on knowing who is responsible for the site?
Which aspect of web content evaluation focuses on knowing who is responsible for the site?
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What is essential for domain name registrars and web hosting services?
What is essential for domain name registrars and web hosting services?
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Which statement best describes the expectations of content access on the web?
Which statement best describes the expectations of content access on the web?
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What should be clearly provided for authority in web content evaluation?
What should be clearly provided for authority in web content evaluation?
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What is the primary purpose of Search Engine Optimization (SEO)?
What is the primary purpose of Search Engine Optimization (SEO)?
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Which of the following statements accurately describes a browser?
Which of the following statements accurately describes a browser?
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How do search engines like Google or Bing retrieve information from the internet?
How do search engines like Google or Bing retrieve information from the internet?
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What does using a search engine primarily rely on when starting a search?
What does using a search engine primarily rely on when starting a search?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of a search engine?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a search engine?
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What is a primary responsibility of search engine evaluators?
What is a primary responsibility of search engine evaluators?
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Which characteristic should be evaluated to determine the objectivity of a website?
Which characteristic should be evaluated to determine the objectivity of a website?
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What should readers assess to evaluate the accuracy of web content?
What should readers assess to evaluate the accuracy of web content?
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What aspect of a website's content does bias most directly affect?
What aspect of a website's content does bias most directly affect?
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Why is it important for information on a website to be up-to-date?
Why is it important for information on a website to be up-to-date?
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What does reliability in web content primarily refer to?
What does reliability in web content primarily refer to?
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Which of the following indicates that the information might be biased?
Which of the following indicates that the information might be biased?
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What is a common standard for assessing the accuracy of web information?
What is a common standard for assessing the accuracy of web information?
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Study Notes
Information Technology Fundamentals - Database Search vs. Open Web
- Information access involves effectively identifying, obtaining, and using data/information.
- The goal is to simplify and improve how people access and process large amounts of information.
- Library databases are specialized for college-level research, often focusing on particular subjects and offering quick full-text access to journals and ebooks (often hundreds of thousands).
- Open web content covers a broad range of information, entertainment, news and is not subject-specific.
Searching Library-Subscribed Databases
- Key principles to find information effectively:
- Select relevant search terms (keywords).
- Use Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT) for connecting search terms.
- Use truncation symbols () to find variations of a word (e.g., "nurs" finds "nurse," "nurses," "nursing").
- Use a thesaurus for alternative search terms.
Choosing Effective Search Terms
- Ensure clear understanding of the topic and desired information.
- Consider all possible words or phrases related to the topic (e.g., "teenagers," "young people").
- Use alternative spellings and terminology (e.g., "color" and "colour").
- Include variations in word endings and acronyms.
- Avoid lengthy phrases that might limit search results.
- Research author's name to find related work by the same author.
Using Boolean Operators
- Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT) refine searches by connecting keywords.
- AND: narrows the search, returning results with both terms.
- OR: broadens search, returning results with either term.
- NOT: excludes specified terms.
- The interplay of AND, OR, and NOT can produce more specific and refined search results.
Using Truncation
- Search terms may have variations in endings.
- Use a truncation symbol () to find all variants of a word or term (e.g., "nurs" finds "nurse," "nurses," "nursing").
Using a Thesaurus
- Databases use thesauri (controlled vocabularies) to help find relevant information by using standard terms (keywords).
- Search relevant terms (keywords) by checking a thesaurus that is relevant to what you are looking for.
Scholarly Articles, Journals, and Research Papers
- Resources for accessing scholarly research: Google Scholar, Microsoft Academic, PubMed, ResearchGate, JSTOR, Scopus.
Books and Literary Content
- Resources for accessing books and literature: Google Books, Project Gutenberg, Internet Archive, Open Library, HathiTrust, Scribd.
Open Web
- Open web encompassing Research for software/application development in technical concepts like open-source, and coding.
- This platform encompasses Democratic concepts around freedom of expression and digital inclusion.
- It is a web by and for all users, without gatekeepers or governments.
- This platform allows for the publication of web content, the implementation and use of web standards, and access to content.
Search Engine Evaluators
- Search engine evaluators ensure accurate, comprehensive, timely search results, and a lack of spam.
- They manually evaluate algorithms to ensure that the search engine results are as relevant as possible.
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
- SEO techniques optimize web pages for better search engine ranking.
- The goal is to improve search engine rankings and increase website visibility to potential visitors .
Browser = Search Engine
- Browsers are software programs for accessing web pages.
- Search engines are programs that search the internet for information when keywords are entered.
- Standard search engines include Google, Bing, Baidu, and Yahoo.
- A browser is used to open a search engine website
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This quiz explores the fundamentals of accessing information through library databases versus the open web. It covers key principles for effective information search, including the use of Boolean operators and keyword selection. Test your knowledge on how to simplify the process of finding data and understanding resource types.
