CNIT 131 Bowne HW 4: Comparing Search Tools

25 Points Maximum


  1. Choose a search topic to investigate. Choose something fairly broad, such as one of these topics:
  2. Use at least 2 different online search engines or other online resources to find information about your topic. Here are a few of the most common search engines: You may use them, or any other online resource you like.
  3. Write a report a few paragraphs long explaining your experiences. Be sure to include these items:

    1. What was your topic?
    2. What resources did you use?
    3. Which resource do you recommend as the best one? Why?

  4. E-mail the report to me at
    cnit.131@gmail.com
    with the subject
    HW 4 from YOUR NAME.
    I recommend that you write the report in Notepad and then copy and paste it into the body of the e-mail message. If you prefer, you can send an attached file but if I can't open it that will delay the grading of your paper.

Modified 9-5-05