COMPUTER HARDWARE

FOLDOC - Computing Dictionary

AccessScience - Encyclopedia of Science & Technology: For Vaughan Public Library members only - use the first 5 digits of your public library bar-code number as the user name, and the word SCIENCE (uppercase letters only) as the password -this resource includes animations

Encyclopedia Page

• most search engines will extrapolate variations of a word if the "main" word is used (eg./ the singular vs. plural form of a word)
• use quote marks " ..." to enclose phrases as necessary
• attach + sign to each string if needed to narrow
• - (minus sign) to say not this term

eg/
+"firewall" +pentium

you may search Google now:

alternately use the Advanced Search option

Suggested Search Engines and Directories

MAGAZINE, NEWSPAPER & JOURNAL DATABASES

• Select preferred package of databases from below (InfoTrac, Ebscohost, etc.)
• Select appropriate database(s) within preferred package
• Choose "Advanced Search" tab
• type keyword(s):
  • combine keywords needed with AND operator
  • search most important keywords in Subject field (or broaden search to default fields if necessary)
  • use truncation as required
  • cluster similar concepts if necessary to optimize on line limitations
  • check assigned subject headings of highly relevant articles for alternate keywords
  • no one perfect strategy -- play around for the one that works best for given search
  • select Fulltext Only

  Infotrac and EbscoHost articles may be emailed directly to user

• select Fulltext Only

Infotrac and EbscoHost articles may be emailed directly to user

SAMPLE NEWS SEARCHES

CITING THE REFERENCES

Easybib.com
Citation Styles
Literacy How To's

Technology Tutorials
Free Graphics, Sound and Videos

alternately use GOOGLE ADVANCED SEARCH      

last updated 05/05/08

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