The purpose of this exercise is to allow you to investigate how subject directories and search engines
Differ. Log onto dir.yahoo.com, and then log onto www.google.ca
. Complete the worksheet by using the search strings listed along the top of the page. Fill in the number of hits in each cell of the worksheet .
Note: DO NOT USE QUOTATION MARKS FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS EXERCISE.
PART A: SEARCH STRINGS
Search Parameters
Subject Directory
<dir.yahoo.com>
Search Engine
<www.google.ca>
<www.yahoo.com>
Teen drug abuse acid rain Canada
Graphic from www.google.ca repetitive strain injury Canadian poets biography
Advanced Search
Language- English
Language- English
Updated- 6 Months
Language- English
Updated- 3 Months
Language- English
Updated - 3 Months
Domain-Don’t/Only .com
Language- English
Updated- 3 Months
Domain- Only .org
Language- English
Updated- 3 Months
Domain- Only .edu
Student Name: _____________________________________________
THIS ACTIVITY IS CONTINUED ON THE BACK OF THIS SHEET.

PART B: PERSONAL REFLECTION
In the space below, comment on the similarities and differences between Search Engines and Subject Directories. How does each work?
As well, elaborate on the advantages and disadvantages of each type of search tool. Make sure that you add your own ideas and opinions to your commentary.