WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT BOOLEAN SEARCHES?

A. Write a Boolean search for each of the following for Google. Remember the following points: A. Use quotation marks around two or more terms that need to stay together. B. If you use more than one term in your search, list the most limiting one first. C. Some search engines will require AND between terms or a + sign. Most search engines (including Google) want only a space between your terms.) 1. Find information about Michael Jordan and his career with the Chicago Bulls.

2. Find information about the regulations about deer hunting in the state of Iowa.

3. Find information about the battles of the Civil War.

4. Find out where Abraham Lincoln was born.

5. Find out which teams are members of the National Football League.

6. Find out how deep Lake Superior is.

7. Find out what hours the Henry Doorly Zoo is open.

B.

Do a search for Question #2 on Google. What domain do you think might provide the most official answer to this question? Notice the domains of the first five results. Go to the Advanced Search and see how your keywords are listed. Scroll down to where we can add a domain. Add your domain choice and search again.