Here are some suggestions about where to start a search.
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I've got a broad subject in mind, but don't know exactly what I'm interested in or how to look it up. For broad subjects, such as information processing, Tibet, photosynthesis, volcanoes, Samuel Johnson, rope making and so on, try an encyclopedia or similar reference site. |
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I need information about a general subject area. To find information about business, law, medicine, old master paintings, government documents and so forth, use a targeted search engine |
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I have a well-known specific subject in mind and want to find some relevant sites. To find sites for subjects such as Hawaiian vacations, exercise routines, colleges and universities in California, dietary guidelines, art museums, try a directory. |
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I need information on a very specific and unusual subject. To find information about tea tree oil, Chihuahua coughing, paradichlorobenzine, or the Airbus 320, use a general search engine. |
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I am doing a research paper and need substantial information from many sources. For serious research, use a combination of several search engines, directories, and other tools. Read on for further help. |
NOTE: This page is an adaptation of one created by
Robert
Harris
Vanguard University of Southern California
original text can be found
here
