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#611Seeking Information on the Web
 
Description:
The course will teach fundamentals about effectively searching the Internet. It will look at setting browser preferences and searching for information with Google. A preview of Internet Explorer 7.0 will also be offered
 
Objectives:
Topics to be covered include
  • using your Web browser
  • setting basic browser preferences, including
    • favorites/bookmarks (within a list and on the main window)
    • cookies and history
    • text size
  • search engines
    • how they work
    • how to run basic and advanced searches
    • how to narrow searches to get just the information you want

  • an overview of NIH offerings
  • a list of useful websites

Who should attend:
NIH staff who are interested in learning how to find information on the Web
 
Instructor(s):
Hanford W Smith, MCSE, Division of Customer Support, CIT
 
Time Required:
2.5 hours
 
Sections Available:
-- Concluded -- 611A-09F November 6 9:30 - 12:00 Building 12A, Room B47
-- Concluded -- 611B-09F January 29 - CLASS CANCELLED 9:30 - 12:00 Building 12A, Room B47
 
NOTE: Although this course has already taken place, we'll put you on a waiting list for the next available session.

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