Interactive tutorials from The Ohio State University Libraries to help you search the Web effectively, evaluate information and incorporate it into research projects.

Scott Nicholson helps you choose the most appropriate search engine for your needs, then shows you how to use it.

Practical steps to improve the quality of your Internet search results.

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.

How to find information on the Internet and beyond. Covers theory in great detail.

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.

A comprehensive guide to search engine terminology from Pandecta Magazine.

Fravia describes the nature of the web, and offers advanced searching strategies and techniques, including designing your own searchbots.

A multi-lingual glossary of search engine terms as suggested by members of the I-Search Digest.

Learn how to conduct your own people search and background checks.