Help and Tutorials (Searching)

Help and Tutorials Sites:

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