search engine

(noun)

an application that searches for, and retrieves, data based on some criteria, especially one that searches the Internet for documents containing specified words

Related Terms

  • keyword

Examples of search engine in the following topics:

  • Finding Materials on the Internet

    • , Ask, and AOL Search round out the top five most popular search engines in the United States.
    • Other popular search engines include Wolfram Alpha and Instagrok.com.
    • Using different search engines may yield different results, so don't limit yourself to just one search engine.
    • Additionally, some search engines excel at certain types of information and searches more than others.
    • While each search engine may have specific search query shorthand, almost all major search engines function by using Boolean logic and Boolean search operators.
  • Topic Research: Gathering Materials and Evidence

    • The first instinct for many people preparing a speech is to go out and find every piece of information they can, often via search engines online.
    • They can often point you to online journal collections or academic search engines where you can find reliable, credible sources.
  • Avoiding Plagiarism When Using the Internet

    • It might be tempting to fire up your browser and pick a relevant source buried deep within the search results.
    • "Who looks all the way at what's on search page 10?
    • With the advent of complex, proprietary search engine algorithms has come another niche market: plagiarism detection.
  • Evaluating Material from the Internet

    • The burden of filtering truth from fiction in your Internet searches lies solely with you as the researcher.
    • The first thing to understand about using the Internet as a source of information is that search engines are biased gateways to the information you seek.
    • This bias may be driven by proprietary search algorithms dictated by corporate sponsors, ad revenue, and even politics, thus affecting the type of search results your queries will display.
    • Understand that just because you're searching for something on a popular search engine, it doesn't mean you're getting the full spectrum of available information about your search query.
    • When searching for reliable information on the Internet, there are several questions you should ask yourself with each source of information you find.
  • Types of Material in a Library

    • Databases, in particular, are useful for researchers because they allow you to search for information by topic, category, author, date or other useful traits.
    • Databases may specialize in a certain field such as medicine, business, or engineering.
    • These databases provide access to not only historical information, but also information that is not easily found through search engines like Google.
    • Librarians can also help you quickly learn to use technology or software, such as microfiche readers or database search programs, which you may need to complete your research.
  • Sources of Information

    • Even if you're comfortable with research, a research librarian may be able to save a lot of time by helping you refine your search.
    • If you want something more specific, search for informative books about your topic and anthologies that include essays or articles about relevant issues.
    • Specialized search engines and databases make it easier to target specific information and filter out irrelevant material.
    • These services provide a variety of search criteria for finding relevant academic articles and news stories.
  • Finding Materials in a Library

    • There are a number of ways to begin the search for materials.
    • You can just jump right in and start searching which is great if you know where to look, but frustrating if you don't.
    • Then, you can go to the database and search the materials just as you would on Google.
  • The Elements of a Slide

    • Pictures: Users can search for and insert their own photographs.
    • Search for audio and video from within PowerPoint to find images using Bing or Flickr and videos on You Tube.
  • Types of Material on the Internet

    • While many would dismiss the credibility and reliability of information garnered from social media sources, both Twitter and Facebook can provide intrinsic value to your Internet search.
  • Variations in Accuracy

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