eSKILLS Online Quiz

2.2e Successful Web Search Strategies.

In summary, the issues covered by this topic are:

1. Not always make the Web your first choice when searching for information
2. Avoid ambiguity in your choice of keywords
3. Be aware of North American spelling
4. Use additional keywords and Boolean logic to modify your search
5. Keep focused on your search and avoid distractions: you can always come back to interesting pages later

(Topics in bold are covered by the quiz questions below)

1

Why is the Web not necessarily the best choice for lots of information? a) Textbooks are rarely available on the open Web b) Only a small proportion of the scholarly journal articles published each year are freely available on the open Web c) The online availability of material depends on the demand d) All of the above Correct.The correct answer is: All of the above.

2	True or False? The differences between Australian and US spellings will not influence the results of your search. a) True b) False Correct.The correct answer is: False.