A search string is the literal pattern of characters for which
a match is sought in a file or group of files. This pattern of
characters may include words or parts of
words, phrases, or numbers. The user types in the
text that she thinks is most likely to be found in the
information she is looking for; these words are the search string. The
computer then
compares the search string to other collections of letters and
numbers, looking for matches.
URLs:
- Research Strategies
- Internet Resources: Research Strategies is a handout
created by the Reference Staff at the University of Texas General
Libraries. This handout is a very useful guide to computer searching.
W3E References:
- Search engines
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- search tools
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- spider
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Print References:
- Que's Computer and Internet Dictionary
by Brian Pfaffenberger with David Wall. Que, Indianapolis, IN. 1995.
ISBN: 0-7897-0356-4
- The World Wide Web Unleashed by John December and Neil
Randall. Sams Publishing, Indianapolis, IN. 1995. ISBN: 0-6723-0737-5
Detail:
Whenever you are doing a search, take time to jot down the terms and the sources you are
using. Reviewing this search record can bring to mind other words and phrases that might
be useful, and it will keep you from repeating unsuccessful searches.
E-Mail:
The World Wide Web Encyclopedia at wwwe@tab.com
E-Mail: Charles River Media at chrivmedia@aol.com
Copyright 1996 Charles River Media. All rights reserved.
Text - Copyright © 1995, 1996 - James Michael Stewart & Ed Tittel.
Web Layout - Copyright © 1995, 1996 - LANWrights &
IMPACT Online.
Revised -- February 20th, 1996
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