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Topia!: Computers: Internet: Searching: Help and Tutorials (26)
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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. 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. Find it on the Internet - Tips on how to search and links to many search sites from Stan Rockwell. Web Search Tutorial - Thirteen tips from Robert Skelton to help make web searching more effective. 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. The Spire Project - Information research, internet searching, tools and guidance on how to find information. AskScott - Scott Nicholson helps you choose the most appropriate search engine for your needs, then shows you how to use it. 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. 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. iNet Investigation - Learn how to conduct your own people search and background checks. 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. 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. 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). Information Research on Internet: Techniques Strategy and Resources - An online book by librarian by Samdarshi Pali. 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. BrightPlanet Search Tutorial - Practical steps to improve the quality of your Internet search results. Search Engine Dictionary - A comprehensive guide to search engine terminology from Pandecta Magazine. 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. Searchingspot - Mark Wennning describes how to use search engines, directories and newsgroups, covering simple and advanced techniques. Includes a search engine control features chart. Web Searching - The Internet Public Library advises on which search engine to choose and how best to use them. 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. Research Tips - Collection of search resources and tips for college students from Oakton Community College, including Boolean searches, copyright and citing sources. 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. Fravia's Web Searching Lore - Fravia describes the nature of the web, and offers advanced searching strategies and techniques, including designing your own searchbots. Search Easy - Summary of indexing techniques and drawbacks of various search engines and how to perform effective searches tips.
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