1. On a search engine that uses plus and minus signs, enter these unmarked keywords for a search related to prisoners: crime prison. Note how many documents are listed. Next, add + juveniles, search again, and note the number of hits. Finally, change the plus sign to a minus: - juveniles. Search and write down the number of hits. Which of the three options yielded the most hits and which gave the least? Possible Strategy: Use Alta Vista (www.altavista.com), and click on "Advanced Search." 2. Find and write down the names of three Filipino dishes. Possible Strategy: Go to Yahoo Directory (dir.yahoo.com), choose "Regional," and then "Countries." Click on "Philippines," and then "Society and Culture." Next, select "Food and Drink" and then visit at least one of the Web sites listed. |