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January 16, 2000

Seven Steps Toward Better Searching
http://edweb.sdsu.edu/WebQuest/searching/sevensteps.html
GRADE LEVEL: 6-12+
Written By: Hazel Jobe

CONTENT:
This is an online activity for honing your students' searching skills, created by Bernie Dodge at San Diego State University.

AESTHETICS:
This site has a simple design with a cute graphic created by Professor Dodge's young son.

ORGANIZATION:
This is a one- (long) page activity with a well-organized, easy-to-follow lesson.

REVIEW:
Wondering what "My Plump Starfish Quickly Lowered Lincoln's Tie" has to do with searching? It is an acronym for remembering the seven steps to better searching. In just a few minutes, this activity takes you through seven simple tricks to make your searches more focused. It refers to Alta Vista, but the steps will apply to most search engines

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