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Types of Search Engines (continued)

Subject Directory
A subject directory is an engine that searches a collection of sites selected or reviewed by humans. The sites are arranged according to subjects. Because of this selection process, subject directories tend to be smaller in size, but the results are much higher in quality.

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Q: When is This Engine Most Useful?
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When searching for quality web sites this should be your first stop. Subject directories assist with the evaluation process by including sites that have already been reviewed for major criteria such as currency, stability and authorship.


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