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Searching
the Internet
Experiential English I
Before you start
• Which websites do you usually go to
when you want to find some
information?
• Which search engines do you think are
the most popular?
Popular Search Engines
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www.google.com
www.yahoo.com
www.ask.com
www.msn.com
http://www.dogpile.com/
WWW.GOOGLE.COM
WWW.YAHOO.COM
WWW.ASK.COM
WWW.MSN.COM
WWW.DOGPILE.COM
Special Search Engines
• www.gahooyoogle.com/
• Search www.yahoo.com and
www.google.com in one click
• www.googlefight.com
• Create a quick survey on the Internet just
for fun
WWW.GAHOOYOOGLE.COM
WWW.GOOGLEFIGHT.COM
Internet Search Tips
• Articles (a, an, the) are usually
skipped
• Use quotation marks “xx xxxx” if you
want these words to appear together:
“The President”
• Use plus +xxxx or minus -xxxx to
narrow down your search
SEARCH: HOW TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS
NOTICE THE NUMBER OF RESULTS
TRY “ “ >> “HOW TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS”
The number of web sites
has dropped
TRY + >> “HOW TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS” +COLLEGE
The number of web sites
has dropped
TRY - >> “HOW TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS” +COLLEGE -CHILD
A more refined search
TRY OTHER SEARCH FEATURES
Search for images to
decorate your presentation
• Now it’s your turn to try and find the
best websites that can give advice to
Ann.