A. Introduction
This paper is targeted for internet and web research and underlines the very methods of search and invisible search engine and its effective use.
The first section would explore the basics of search strategy and the search tools present which make possible the various types of searches the user targets in the web. The standard search items make sure that all the various meta-search is done at its best. The subject directories, invisible web and discussion groups are the various types of search items that make the search and the internet world pleasurable for finding any form of information.
The second section makes sure that all the various ethical principals and standards are discussed at length and so that all the various evaluations are tracked for the research.
The final section reflects the referencing portion of the paper and the finding of the sources. It explicitly displays the strength of the paper with regard to the various sources consulted for the topic.
B. Search strategy
The search strategy is based on the various factors that rule our objectives and the strategy of search that requires to be done. The search item and the popularity of the search item are of large importance as many would fetch the large differences.
C. Search tools
The search tools make sure that all the various types of search modalities are handled in a large scale manner and allot a page rank (PR) for the searched items.
a. Search engines
The various search engines like Google, Yahoo, MSN, Excite, Search.com, Live.com and many others are some of the most reputed who make a large impression in the search engines. The various search machines make sure that all the various documents are ranked according to their criteria set by the search engines.
Google puts good emphasis on keyword optimization and the quality of links that it requires for the particular document. On the other hand, MSN checks for the quality of the document and not on keywords strength and links. The various criteria for fetching the exact match would make large scale differences in ranks in various search engines and thus differentiates one amongst another.
i. Standard
The standard search makes sure that all the various searches which are made by the user for general purposes to find information and to explore various document types at length. For example: Google and Yahoo search.
ii. Meta-search
It is an excellent approach to fetch search results from various search engines and makes sure that all the various complexities of every search engine is combined at this search engine. For example: mamma.com.
b. Subject directories
The subject directories are an excellent approach the store the large scale information on various topics over the internet. It serves largely in fetching the basic knowledge and the strength of the knowledge of the online database. For example, Google directory, librarians internet index.
c. Invisible web
The invisible web is a characteristic which cannot be found on the internet search engines. It is in the form of large databases that’s hidden from the online search engines.
d. Discussion groups
The discussion groups make sure that one portrays their own experience and communication with others. It is an excellent tool to communicate in various forms that are available to suite the other end. Some like blogging, creating groups, podcasting and others.
D. Evaluation of information
Evaluation of information is essential for fetching the right degree of dimension in valuating its essence and its importance in fetching the quality of information and to spread the good word.
E. Principals of ethics and legal use
The legal use of information to check the copyrighted and privacy issues must be taken care so that the authenticity of the person behind the detail is searched for good.
a. Intellectual Property
The copyright issues and intellectual property of information is very crucial for fetching the owner the exposure that all the various materials and their work is in safe hands and not been held by another for any business purpose.
b. Plagiarism
Copying and using another person’s work without enough reference or acknowledgment of the portion would be hazardous for another to claim their own.
F. Keeping Track of and Citing Resources
a. MLA (with some examples)
MLA is also known as modern language association style paper. This is one of the most popular and common style which is extensively used in liberal arts and humanities subjects. In the following chapters we will discuss about this particular style of writing so you can get a fait bit of idea about the style.
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Webopedia [nd], What is Sales Force Automation? A word definition, viewed 22 April 2006, http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/S/Sales_Force_Automation.html
Bitpipe [nd], Sales Force Automation (SFA) Definition, viewed 20 April 2006, http://www.bitpipe.com/tlist/Sales-Force-Automation.html
b. APA (with some examples)
The format is done as follows:
Sample format for citations above:
1. Books:
Author, A. A. (Year of publication). Title of work: Capital letter also for subtitle. Location: Publisher.
2. Journal:
Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Title of article. Title of Periodical, volume number (issue number), pages.
3. Articles in an edited book:
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year of publication). Title of chapter. In A. Editor & B. Editor (Eds.), Title of book (pages of chapter). Location: Publisher.
4. Newspaper article:
Author, A. A (Year, Month Date). Topic name: Newspaper name, pages, sections.
5. Internet article:
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of document. Retrieved month day, year, from http://website address.
6. Journal
Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Title of article. Title of Periodical, volume number (issue number), pages.
1. Books:
Wingersky, Joy. , Boerner, Jan., & Holguin, Balogh. Diana. (1999). Writing Paragraphs and Essays: Integrated Reading, Writing, and Grammar skills (3rd ed.). Belmont, CA: Wasdsworth Publishing Company.
2. Journal:
Mauk, Jonhathon (2003). Location, Location, Location: The “Real” (E)states of Being, Writing and Thinking in Composition. Journal of College English, National council of Teachers of English, 65 (4), 368-388.
3. Articles in an edited book:
Haight, Robert (2001). The Business Metaphor and Two-Year College Writing Instruction. In Alford, Bary. , & Kroll, Keith, The Politics of Writing in Two-Year College (pp. 74-85). Portsmouth: Boynton.
G. Summary
The various internet basics of search and their legal aspects were discovered in detail and make sure that all the various referencing standards are also learnt for use.
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