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

by Janaye M. Houghton, Robert S. Houghton

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.

155 pages, Paperback

First published February 15, 1999

Reviews

[Mary · Rating 1 out of 5]

I thought the title sounded interesting; next time I need to remember to look at the publication date! While the Boolean logic sections were still valid (if a bit on the juvenile side), much of the information was extremely dated (anyone remember lycos or altavista?).