F.I.R.S.T. Tutorial

Chapter Three: Searching for Information Using a Computer
In this chapter: Defining databases; using search connectors and parentheses; creating search statements

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Practice with search connectors

Okay, you've learned how to use the search connectors AND and OR to build searches. Now you're ready for some serious practice. Try converting each of the following questions into a search statement using search connectors (AND, OR). We have helped you out a little by giving you a box for each search term.

HINT: Choose the keywords first, then combine them with search connectors. Use parentheses where appropriate. (Remind me: when are parentheses appropriate?)

Example: the history of the Internet
Answer: history and internet