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» 11 Steps to Effective Searching 
An extract from Niall Ó Dochartaigh, The Internet Research Handbook: A Practical Guide for Students and Researchers in the Social Sciences (2002). » AskScott
Scott Nicholson helps you choose the most appropriate search engine for your needs, then shows you how to use it. » BrightPlanet :Guide to Effective Searching of the Internet
Practical steps to improve the quality of your Internet search results. » Finding Information on the Internet
The University of California Berkeley recommends search strategies, explains search tools, and gives guidance on evaluating and citing web pages. Includes a glossary and tables comparing search tools. » Fravia's Web Searching Lore
Fravia describes the nature of the web, and offers advanced searching strategies and techniques, including designing your own searchbots. » How Stuff Works: Internet Search Engines
Curt Franklin's article explains in detail how search engines work. It includes a diagram of the indexing process. » Information Research FAQ
How to find information on the Internet and beyond. Covers theory in great detail. » Internet Search FAQ
Charles Harris explains how to find information, people, and pictures on the Net and gives hints on evaluating the reliability of Web-based sources. » Net.Tutor
Interactive tutorials from The Ohio State University Libraries to help you search the Web effectively, evaluate information and incorporate it into research projects. » NoodleTools
A suite of interactive tools designed to aid students and professionals with their online research, from selecting a search engine and finding some relevant sources, to citing those sources. » Research Launchpad
Introduces various resources for Web searching from Ric Shreves. » Research Tips
Collection of search resources and tips for college students from Oakton Community College, including Boolean searches, copyright and citing sources. » Search Easy
Summary of indexing techniques and drawbacks of various search engines and how to perform effective searches tips. » Search Engine Dictionary
A comprehensive guide to search engine terminology from Pandecta Magazine. » Search Engine Honesty
Discusses search engine bias and censoring of results. » Search Engine Terms
A multi-lingual glossary of search engine terms as suggested by members of the I-Search Digest. » Searchingspot
Mark Wennning describes how to use search engines, directories and newsgroups, covering simple and advanced techniques. Includes a search engine control features chart. » Sreetips
Tips on smarter web surfing from a Columbia University journalism professor and WABC-TV's technology reporter Sreenath Sreenivasan. » The Spire Project
Explores Internet search theory, the work of David Novak, a researcher bridging library science to computer science. Covers search strategy, new techniques and choreography. » The Usually Useful Internet Guide for Journalists
An Internet guide for journalists. Created for those who want to have a better understanding of the Internet and its potential as a journalistic research tool. » Using the Internet for Research
Part of an online guidebook from the State of Victoria Department of Education and Training. Includes all stages of planning, executing and evaluating a search. » Web Search Guide
Gwen Harris explains web searching, strategies and tools from a Canadian perspective. Includes also Internet Explorer (5.0-5.5) basics, e-mail communication, and discussion groups. » Web Search Strategies
Debbie Flanagan's interactive tutorial on using search engines, subject directories, and specific databases to find information on the Internet fast and effectively. » Web Searching
The Internet Public Library advises on which search engine to choose and how best to use them. » iNet Investigation
Learn how to conduct your own people search and background checks. |
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Last Updated: 2007-04-13 21:27:03
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