ACRL/CNI Internet Education Project


Searching and Research

Searching the Internet: Recommended Sites and Search Techniques
Author: Laura B. Cohen
Description: This document will help you to explore a variety of subject directories and search engines in order to gain skills in conducting independent research on the Internet.
Approved: Spring 1997
How to Choose a Search Engine or Research Database
Author: Laura B. Cohen
Description: A chart summerizing the best Internet Search tools to you for various reseach techniques.
Approved: Spring 1997
Conducting Research on the Internet
Author: Laura B. Cohen
Description: A guide for using the Internet as a reseach tool.
Approved: Spring 1997
Quick Reference Guide to Search Engine Syntax
Author: Laura B. Cohen
Description: This document provides a quick reference guide to the search engines used to query major Internet subject databases and general search engine databases.
Approved: Summer 1997
Search Engines
Author: Elizabeth Connor
Description: This lesson is intended for people who use the Internet and would like to search more precisely, confidently and quickly. This resource is intended to briefly review explain and illustrate the best features of leading search engines, demonstrate sample search strategies, and provide plenty of encouragement and practice time.
Approved: Spring 1997
Thinking Critically about World Wide Web Resources

Author: Esther Grassian
Description: A synopsis of points to consider when evaluating web resources.
Approved: Spring 1996
SCOTT - Your Guide to Finding It on the Internet
Author:Scott Nicholson
Description: In this document, you can learn what type of information is available on the Internet, how it has been made searchable through web databases, the role that AskScott plays in helping you select the proper database, and how you can get better results on the search you are doing.
Approved: Fall 1996
Sink or Swim: Internet Search Tools & Techniques
Author:Ross Tyner
Description: Familiarizes the Internet user with a variety of search tools and discusses methos for developing effective search techniques.
Approved: Fall 1996

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