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While evaluating different search engines today, my freshman students chose their own search term to help them determine the effectiveness of different search engines. I like to have them use searches such as "blue suede shoes", "ruby slippers", "deer mouse" and the like to learn to narrow their searches and also to see how different search engines handle the request. One group today used "Air Force One" which of course is a plane, but is also a) a Nike shoe style and b) a song. Very creative on the kids' part! We also used "sacred land", a topic the freshmen are researching, which can refer to Native American sites but also is the title of a computer game. It's nice to have some new (and relevant to the students) topics to search. I love this stuff! Cathy ----------- Cathy Rettberg, MLIS Head Librarian, Menlo School Atherton, CA crettberg@menloschool.org -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------