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P K Downes1

  • 1Kelvin House Dental Practice, Whitstable, Kent, UK. paul@pdownes.fsnet.co.uk

British Dental Journal
|June 28, 2007
PubMed
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Effectively searching the World Wide Web requires more than just knowing search terms. Users must learn to critically evaluate information found online to truly harness the web's value.

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Area of Science:

  • Information Science
  • Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

  • The World Wide Web's utility is maximized through effective information retrieval.
  • Internet searching can be challenging without proper skills.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the essential skills for successful web searching.
  • To emphasize the importance of critical evaluation of online information.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of the user information-seeking process on the World Wide Web.
  • Identification of key components for effective internet searching.

Main Results:

  • Successful web searching involves strategic website selection and keyword usage.
  • Interpreting and critically evaluating search results are crucial steps.

Conclusions:

  • Mastering information retrieval skills unlocks the full potential of the World Wide Web.
  • Critical evaluation is as important as finding information online.