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An introduction to data and information
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An introduction to data and information

4.3 Computer-based activities

Activity 1

This introduces you to search engines. It shows you how to invoke a search engine from your browser and make simple searches for topics of interest.

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Activity 1 [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip)]

Activity 2

This gives you the chance of using some advanced search facilities (such as the two mentioned above) to make more targeted searches.

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Activity 2

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