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11 Steps to Effective Searching - An extract from Niall Ó Dochartaigh

A Web Search Tutorial - Dave Haupt explains the basics of web searching: the difference between a directory and a search engine

alt.internet.search-engines FAQ - Answers to frequently asked questions on the alt.internet.search-engines Usenet newsgroup.

BrightPlanet Search Tutorial - Practical steps to improve the quality of your Internet search results.

Find it on the Internet - Tips on how to search and links to many search sites from Stan Rockwell.

Finding Information on the Internet - The University of California Berkeley recommends search strategies

Fravia's Web Searching Lore - Fravia describes the nature of the web

Gimenei - Queries five sources and uses its own algorithm to filter and rank results. Options include browsing a modified directory from the Open Directory

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

JS Search - Offers a meta search of the Web

NoodleTools - A suite of interactive tools designed to aid students and professionals with their online research

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

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

Searchingspot - Mark Wennning describes how to use search engines

Sink or Swim: Internet Search Tools and Techniques - A tutorial from Ross Tyner of the University of Calgary on Web searching tools and techniques

Sreetips - Tips on smarter web surfing from a Columbia University journalism professor and WABC-TV's technology reporter Sreenath Sreenivasan.

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

Web Search Guide - Gwen Harris explains web searching

Web Search Strategies - Debbie Flanagan's interactive tutorial on using search engines

Web Searching - The Internet Public Library advises on which search engine to choose and how best to use them.