Computers

Scott Nicholson helps people choose the most appropriate search engine and how to use it.

Curt Franklin's article explains in detail how search engines work. It includes a diagram of the indexing process.

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

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

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.

Summary of indexing techniques and drawbacks of various search engines and how to perform effective searches tips.

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

Describes how to use search engines, directories and newsgroups, covering simple and advanced techniques. Includes a search engine control features chart.

Explores Internet search theory, the work of David Novak, a researcher bridging library science to computer science. Covers search strategy, new techniques and choreography.