Internet Strategy 8 Problem: sites listed contain the word, but aren’t what you need Suggested solution: use a directory instead of a search engine |
What to do:
Note: Example is from GOOGLE.
Other search engines have similar features to modify searches.
- Go to the GOOGLE main screen.
- Above the search box click more
- In the main box, click Directory (4th down on the left)
- Either type a term in the search box or use the listings on the page
Example
Problematic search:
Top search results:
Note that all the sites are about jobs, not the research topic. 
Become a VideoGameDesigner - VideoGamesDesign Jobs (not helpful)
Insider information on how to break into the videogames industry as a game designer.
www.fabjob.com/video.html - 16k - Cached - Similar pagesVideoGameDesign
Learn what it takes to be a videogamedesigner, learn how to land a job at a gaming company. (not helpful)
www.animationarena.com/video-game-design.html - 27k - Cached - Similar pagespage header graphic lady at computer VideoGameDesign 200 Hours ... (not helpful)
VideoGameDesign 200 Hours. This course has been consolidated or discontinued. Click here to view our new VideoGame course offerings. ...
www.gatlineducation.com/gamevgd.htm - 5k - Cached - Similar pages
New search, using the Directory:
Directories have alphabetical lists of topics
GOOGLE
Directory
Under Games, click on Video
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Click on Game Design in the center column
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Top new search results:
Note that all the sites deal with the research topic of video game design.GameDev.Net - http://www.gamedev.net/
Offers articles, columns, resources, news, and links.Game Depot - http://www.edepot.com/game.html
A website with discussion forums for discussing game design. 3D topics and othersJohny's Ranting on Gaming - http://www.johnyblues.blogspot.com/
Personal opinions and commentary on game design, especially multiplayer games.GameCreators - http://www.gamecreators.nl/
Site includes a list of links to many different game editors and articles.
copyright 2006 Carolyn Jackson
