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Finding Information on the World Wide Web
There are five basic ways to search for information on the Web. Searching
for information using the World Wide Web can be similar to searching using
a phone. Either: 1) select one approach at a time, or 2) learn about all
by selecting "Next" at the bottom of the screen.
 
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1) Bookmarks/Favorites/Favorite
Places
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To easily returning to a site
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Just like speed dial on a phone
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2) Navigation
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To get from one site to another
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Just like dialing one number and being referred to another
For example, click here to go to a list
on cancer web sites. [Remember the "Back" option to return
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3) Directories
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To view many sites on a specific topic
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Just like the yellow pages
Click here for a sample
Web directory on health.
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4) Key Word Searches
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To more comprehensive research
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Just like calling information to get a number.
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5) Addresses
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To go directly to a site
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Just like directly dialing a number.
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Next
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Go back to "Getting
Started with the Web" Main Page
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