Searching the Web
Searching the Web Tutorial
How long does this tutorial take?
This tutorial takes approximately 3-5 minutes.
What does this tutorial cover?
- Should I use multiple search engines?
- What's the best way to search for phrases?
- How many pages of search results should I look through?
- What are the different parts of a Web address (URL)?
What are the technical requirements?
This tutorial requires the free Macromedia Flash (version 5 or higher) player.
- Download Flash player
- Installation instructions
- Sound (optional)
What if I still have questions after the tutorial?
- Getting Started Searching the Web - in pdf format
- Tips for Searching the Web- in pdf format
- Ask a Librarian
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