KNOWLEDGE INQUIRY
ONLINE DATABASE
Online database is a large source of information with a wide scope, without limitations in distance.
It is also an online database that the library or information center says to accept or buy that database to provide services to users with a limited time use.
SEARCHING OF IFORMATIONS O THE INTERNET
Web Directoriess
Search by selecting the subject group that meets the needs and choosing various subjects according to the sub-topics, Eg. Yahoo!.
Seach Engine
Search by typing in a search in which varies information similar to what was searched will show as search results. Eg. Google
Search Mechanism
Spider
Catalog
Search Engine Software
GOOGLE INFORMATION RETRIEVAL TECHNIQUES
Google Search
Google Map
Google DOCs
Google Translator
INFORMATION QUERY TOOL
Tools and devices that are convenient for users to search for the desired information quickly and on demand.
INFORMATION SEARCH TECHNIQUES
The Format
Using Boolean Searching
Add (+): Used to connect the search results to the subject specified in the search term.
Or (,) : Expanding the scope of search, resulting in a specific matter in the search term.
Not (-): Used to narrow the search range and it is used when the researcher wants the search results to be unwanted.
Using Truncation
It helps to provide wider information, Eg.$ ?
Using Limit Search
To narrow down the search terms by specifying the scope of the data that is being researched
Using Synonyms
It is the use of similar words with the same meaning to help the researcher.
Using Field Seraching
It is the scope of data for searching data such as the type of data and data address.
Using Case Sebsitive
It is the using of upper case and lower case letters in different meanings, such as;capitalizing a first name.
Using Narural Lnaguage
Is searching from natural language questions such as using simple English questions that require search engine to find answers such as 'What is the weather today?'
INFORMATION LITERACY
Tools and devices that are convenient for users to search for the desired information quickly and on demand.
Evaluate the quality.
Credibility.
Validity of websites.
INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM OPAC
Bibliography Description
Author
Title
Imprint
Status
Call Number
Description
Note
Location
Subject
ISBN
Periodical Index
Author
Title
Year
Library that had the journal
Location
Journal
ISBN
Subject