1. Internet Search Tips Finding What You’re Looking For

2. First, ask a question...

3. The Search Question Create a good search question Types of questions: Specific: to get an explicit answer Open-ended: to learn all you can

4. Types of Search Tools Search engines Meta-search engines Other resources

5. Search Engines Find Web pages To use: Enter keywords or a search expression Review search results If desired, refine the search

6. Boolean Operators A system of logical operators Operators specify relationships between search words Operators: ANDfind all search terms ORfind either search term NOTeliminate some portion of search results Internet Search Tips

7. Meta-Search Engines Search tools that search multiple engines To use: Enter a keyword or search expression Specify which search engines to use Review search results from each engine

8. Other Resources Resource lists Guides Clearinghouses Virtual libraries