Using a Selective Subject Directory
Below is an example of a
general subject search using the Librarians’ Internet Index (LII)
that relates to the specific research question: “How will increased use of genetically engineered
crops affect food safety?”
(Another excellent selective subject directory that may be used to try to find
more academically-oriented websites is InfoMine.)
Below is the beginning
of the results page for this search.
Notice that “Viewing 1 to 20 of 23“ indicates that 23
sites were found.
Below is one of the sites found from the LII search on genetic engineering. Notice that there is a site-specific search engine at the top right of the page. By doing a search within the site for “food safety”, you might find pages with more specific information on “How will increased use of genetically engineered crops affect food safety?”
Below is another of the sites found from the LII search on genetic engineering. Although this site does not have a site-specific search engine, notice the link at the left of the page to “Risks & Benefits”. This would be a possible link to a page with more specific information on “How will increased use of genetically engineered crops affect food safety?”
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last revised: 9-18-07
by Eric Brenner & Dennis Wolbers, Skyline College, San Bruno, CA
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