What's the IT Term for Providing Instructions to Find Information?

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SUMMARY

The term for providing instructions on how to find information is "information retrieval." This concept emphasizes guiding individuals to resources rather than directly supplying answers. In the context of modern technology, utilizing search engines like Google is a common practice for information retrieval. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding terminology related to information access in the digital age.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of information retrieval concepts
  • Familiarity with search engines and their functionalities
  • Basic knowledge of digital information sources
  • Awareness of common IT terminology
NEXT STEPS
  • Research "information retrieval techniques" to enhance search strategies
  • Explore "search engine optimization (SEO)" to improve content visibility
  • Learn about "metadata" and its role in information organization
  • Investigate "digital literacy" to better navigate online information
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This discussion is beneficial for information professionals, educators, students, and anyone involved in digital content creation or research who seeks to improve their information retrieval skills.

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Problem:
I have heard of a word(s) with the meaning: "instructions on how to find information", so that instead of telling someone a piece of information straight away, one tells how to find the information. For example: Someone asks, I want to eat a great cookie. The answerer gives not the cookie itself but rather tells, Buy cookbook "Aunt Marys best cookies", then look up cookies with lemon, them pick one of them.

The problem is I cannot remember what this word or phrase was.

Anyone cares to inform readers about the standard "words we modern people use"?
 
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'google' ;-) lol
 
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go to google and type in 'information technology terminology'
 

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