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Tips on smarter web surfing from a Columbia University journalism professor and WABC-TV's
technology reporter Sreenath Sreenivasan.
http://www.sreetips.com/
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Searching on the Web
Outlines the history, functioning, features and types of search engines. Includes resources, news
and search tips for web users.
http://www.searchingontheweb.com/
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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.
http://www.footloosefilms.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/faq/res1.htm
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Research Launchpad
Introduces various resources for Web searching from Ric Shreves.
http://www.researchlaunchpad.com/
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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.
http://www.websearchguide.ca/tutorials/tocfram.htm
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Web Searching
The Internet Public Library advises on which search engine to choose and how best to use them.
http://www.ipl.org/div/websearching/
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Searchingspot
Mark Wennning describes how to use search engines, directories and newsgroups, covering simple and
advanced techniques. Includes a search engine control features chart.
http://www.searchingspot.com/
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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).
http://www.nuigalway.ie/soc/research/11steps.html
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A Web Search Tutorial
Dave Haupt explains the basics of web searching: the difference between a directory and a search
engine, and how to use Boolean expressions.
http://www.dehaupt.com/websearch/
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Research Tips
Collection of search resources and tips for college students from Oakton Community College,
including Boolean searches, copyright and citing sources.
http://servercc.oakton.edu/~wittman/research.htm
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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.
http://www.sofweb.vic.edu.au/internet/research.htm
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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.
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/search-engine.htm
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Search Easy
Summary of indexing techniques and drawbacks of various search engines and how to perform effective
searches tips.
http://www.searcheasy.htmlplanet.com/
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iNet Investigation
Learn how to conduct your own people search and background checks.
http://www.inet-investigation.com/
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Search Engine Terms
A multi-lingual glossary of search engine terms as suggested by members of the I-Search Digest.
http://www.cadenza.org/search_engine_terms/
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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.
http://home.sprintmail.com/~debflanagan/main.html
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Sink or Swim: Internet Search Tools and Techniques
A tutorial from Ross Tyner of the University of Calgary on Web searching tools and techniques, with
links to search engines and details of their features.
http://www.ouc.bc.ca/libr/connect96/search.htm
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Fravia's Web Searching Lore
Fravia describes the nature of the web, and offers advanced searching strategies and techniques,
including designing your own searchbots.
http://www.searchlores.org/
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Find it on the Internet
Tips on how to search and links to many search sites from Stan Rockwell.
http://luna.moonstar.com/~marion/
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Search Engine Dictionary
A comprehensive guide to search engine terminology from Pandecta Magazine.
http://www.searchenginedictionary.com/
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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.
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/FindInfo.html
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Information Research FAQ
How to find information on the Internet and beyond. Covers theory in great detail.
http://spireproject.com/faq.htm
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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.
http://www.noodletools.com/
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BrightPlanet Search Tutorial
Practical steps to improve the quality of your Internet search results.
http://brightplanet.com/deepcontent/tutorials/search/
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AskScott
Scott Nicholson helps you choose the most appropriate search engine for your needs, then shows you
how to use it.
http://www.askscott.com/
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Bare Bones 101
A tutorial from the University of South Carolina on searching the web, with information on search
engines, subject directories, portals and gateways.
http://www.sc.edu/beaufort/library/bones.html
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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.
http://gateway.lib.ohio-state.edu/tutor/
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