Find Information: The Interactive Search Engine Tutorial

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Looking for something? Our interactive tutorial steps you through AltaVista's "simple" and "advanced" search functions. Although there are dozens of search engines, they all share more similarities than differences. Not too long ago, AltaVista ranked among the most powerful; it's now been usurped by Google. But once you understand how to use AltaVista's advanced search features, you successfully locate all kinds of information. For the purposes of this tutorial we are using a mock version of AltaVista and its results pages. Please note that since we developed this tutorial AltaVista has changed its look and some of its functionality, but the underlying search principles remain valid. Your Mission You live in San Francisco. Your dog, Rascal, has been depressed ever since his playmate, a beagle named Patches, moved away. You've tried all the tricks to cheer him up, everything from ordering his favorite pizza to romps at his favorite beach, all with no luck. He's still moping around, making frequent trips to stare out the kitchen window at Patches' former backyard. You've decided to seek professional help and want to locate a good dog psychologist. But how do you find one? Click on the Start button to discover the secrets of successful searching. Last update: Jan 4, 2007 Related Article: Advanced Web Searching Learn the Net (www.learnthenet.com) is Copyright 1996-2010. Michael Lerner Productions. All Rights Reserved.