Putting it together 5. Keeping track 6. Appropriate use 7. This page examines the tasks involved in searching for online information. Ask fellow students and friends Look in Internet magazines and directories Consult Web search tools such as search engines, online directories and meta-search engines.
Strict accuracy is essential when typing a Web address.
However, this feature won t help you if you make an error in the domain name or the path. Directory and file names in a path are usually case-sensitive, so take particular care when typing this part of the Web address. Where possible, copy and paste a Web address rather than retype it. When you open your browser, you can use the paste command from the Edit menu to insert the URL into the browser s Address or Location box. This practice is not only safer than entering a Web address from scratch, but it will save you a good deal of time.