Decision Points: Boolean Logic for Computer Users and Beginning Online Searchers

Janaye M. Houghton/ Robert S. Houghton

ISBN 10: 1563086727 / ISBN 13: 9781563086724

Published by Libraries Unlimited, 1999

About this Item

145 pages. 11.25x9.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Seller Inventory # x-1563086727

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Decision Points: Boolean Logic for Computer Users and Beginning Online Searchers
• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1563086727
• ISBN 13: 9781563086724
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New

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Synopsis

Teach students valuable information retrieval skills and build information literacy with this excellent guide and activity book. Along with a simplified explanation of Boolean logic and how it is used for online searching, it offers reproducible worksheets that lead students through decision-making and powerful strategic techniques of search process. These skills help online searchers make decisions and gain access to the desired person, place, or thing; off-line, they can be used to narrow a topic and search through library information with focus and direction. They can even be used in everyday situations, such as choosing pizza toppings. A must-buy for school libraries and computer labs, this book can also be used by classroom teachers and for independent instruction with older students and adults. A great tool for working through the cobwebs of online searching.

About the Author

ughton /f Janaye /i M.

ghton /f Robert /i S.