Invisible web

a. Do you think it is more effective to search the invisible web (databases) than using search engines, meta-search or subject directories? Why?

All of these depends, as in our course of study it is a very wide based research and sometimes using the normal search directories is easier and more useful. For the pros and cons; it is useful as it provides me with information that the search engines like Google or Yahoo do not. But I feel that it is actually more troublesome to use invisible webs like Ebesco or Lexisnexis to search for those information.

b. Will you use the invisible web (databases) for research in your own respective Diplomas? Why?

Yes it will be beneficial and I will use it. Currently as I am studying in Environment design, we often have to produce case or precedent studies of different architecture or landscape projects. Therefore with the use of the invisible web, it can really help me achieve what I need for my projects and I have a wider range of information and variety to choose and study from.


c. What have you learnt from your wiki experience during this practical?

I learnt that sharing of information is very useful as it serves as a discussion forum, where people can just add a thread about anything and we can learn more from one another in this way.