How to Search the Web
Expand All Guide SectionsWhat Is the Internet?
Understanding what the Internet is and how it works can enhance your online ... read more »
Web Site Credibility
Finding information on the Web is like being a police detective: Your information is only as good ... read more »
How Search Engines Work
Search engines are online software programs designed to help users locate relevant Web sites, and ... read more »
Choosing a Search Engine
Aside from Google, there are hundreds of alternative search engines ... read more »
The Invisible Web
Many of the Web’s most extensive sites work like libraries. These database sites keep their ... read more »
Web Directories
Web directories are lists of hand-selected sites compiled by Web users and ... read more »
Social Bookmarking Tools
In social bookmarking, a community of users compiles an index by collectively ... read more »
Scholarly Sources Online
Most standard sources of information aren't adequate for academic purposes; what you need is the ... read more »
How to Cite a Source
Almost all of the information you find on the Internet is copyrighted. All copyright and ... read more »
