Exercises
Now you try it...
Use the ONTAP (ONline Training And Practice) databases indicated to practice your searches.
View the current ONTAP user numbers and passwords. Remember that you must use the ONTAP user number and password to avoid incurring charges for your practice searches.
Log onto DialogClassic Web (www.dialogclassic.com) perform the searches in the exercises.
NOTE: DialogClassic Web provides direct access to the content and functionality of Classic Dialog through a web-based interface. There are other ways of accessing Classic Dialog, such as through a telephone connection using telecommunication software. You are already using a web browser to work through this online course, so the simplest logon method will be to via DialogClassic Web.
Log onto DialogClassic Web.
Exercise 4: Practice what you have learned in Lessons 1, 2, 3 and 4. The following questions will require that you use all of the steps we have just completed.
First, create search strategies for the following searches. Then try logging on to DialogClassic and performing the requested searches. Remember, you will need to logon using the practice (ONTAP) user id and password provided in order to search at no cost.
- Find reports that discuss the design of storage tanks for hazardous materials. Try the search using different connectors — notice the difference in results (ONTAP NTIS, File 206).
- Find information on building design in areas of seismic instability (ONTAP Ei Compendex Plus, File 208).
- Find articles about printers for Apple computers (ONTAP Computer Database, File 805).
- Find information about wind shear and aircraft (ONTAP Ei Compendex Plus, File 208).
Check yourself
Click the Check Yourself button to see the answers.
Once you have completed Exercise 4 and checked your answers, go on to the Summary.
