Search Engine Honesty - Discusses search engine bias and censoring of results. - http://www.searchenginehonesty.com/
The Usually Useful Internet Guide for Journalists - An Internet guide for journalists. Created for those who want to have a better understanding of the Internet and its potential as a journalistic research tool. - http://www.usus.org/
The Spire Project - Explores Internet search theory, the work of David Novak, a researcher bridging library science to computer science. Covers search strategy, new techniques and choreography. - http://spireproject.com/
Web Search Strategies - Debbie Flanagan's interactive tutorial on using search engines, subject directories, and specific databases to find information on the Internet fast and effectively. - http://www.learnwebskills.com/search/
Sreetips - Tips on smarter web surfing from a Columbia University journalism professor and WABC-TV's technology reporter Sreenath Sreenivasan. - http://www.sreetips.com/
Internet Search FAQ - Charles Harris explains how to find information, people, and pictures on the Net and gives hints on evaluating the reliability of Web-based sources. - http://www.footloosefilms.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/faq/res1.htm
Research Launchpad - Introduces various resources for Web searching from Ric Shreves. - http://www.researchlaunchpad.com/
Web Search Guide - Gwen Harris explains web searching, strategies and tools from a Canadian perspective. Includes also Internet Explorer (5.0-5.5) basics, e-mail communication, and discussion groups. - http://www.websearchguide.ca/tutorials/tocfram.htm
Web Searching - The Internet Public Library advises on which search engine to choose and how best to use them. - http://www.ipl.org/div/websearching/
Searchingspot - Mark Wennning describes how to use search engines, directories and newsgroups, covering simple and advanced techniques. Includes a search engine control features chart. - http://www.searchingspot.com/
11 Steps to Effective Searching - An extract from Niall Ó Dochartaigh, The Internet Research Handbook: A Practical Guide for Students and Researchers in the Social Sciences (2002). - http://www.nuigalway.ie/soc/research/11steps.html
Research Tips - Collection of search resources and tips for college students from Oakton Community College, including Boolean searches, copyright and citing sources. - http://servercc.oakton.edu/~wittman/research.htm
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. - http://computer.howstuffworks.com/search-engine.htm
Search Easy - Summary of indexing techniques and drawbacks of various search engines and how to perform effective searches tips. - http://www.searcheasy.htmlplanet.com/
iNet Investigation - Learn how to conduct your own people search and background checks. - http://www.inet-investigation.com/
Search Engine Terms - A multi-lingual glossary of search engine terms as suggested by members of the I-Search Digest. - http://www.cadenza.org/search_engine_terms/
Fravia's Web Searching Lore - Fravia describes the nature of the web, and offers advanced searching strategies and techniques, including designing your own searchbots. - http://www.searchlores.org/
Search Engine Dictionary - A comprehensive guide to search engine terminology from Pandecta Magazine. - http://www.searchenginedictionary.com/
Finding Information on the Internet - 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. - http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/FindInfo.html
Information Research FAQ - How to find information on the Internet and beyond. Covers theory in great detail. - http://spireproject.com/faq.htm
NoodleTools - 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. - http://www.noodletools.com/
AskScott - Scott Nicholson helps you choose the most appropriate search engine for your needs, then shows you how to use it. - http://www.askscott.com/
Net.Tutor - Interactive tutorials from The Ohio State University Libraries to help you search the Web effectively, evaluate information and incorporate it into research projects. - http://gateway.lib.ohio-state.edu/tutor/