Help and Tutorials
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).
BrightPlanet Search Tutorial
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 com…
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.
iNet Investigation
Learn how to conduct your own people search and background checks.
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.
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 thos…
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 Terms
A multi-lingual glossary of search engine terms as suggested by members of the I-Search Digest.
Searching on the Web
Outlines the history, functioning, features and types of search engines. Includes resources, news and search tips for web users.
Searchingspot
Mark Wennning describes how to use search engines, directories and newsgroups, covering simple and advanced techniques. Includes a search engine control features chart.
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.
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