Web Search and News Tools > Overview - Key Ideas

Begin the tutorial by clicking the first link, or select any page to review.

  1. Develop a Search Statement and Choose a Tool: Consider what you need to find, and where you should look.

  2. General Search Engines: Review familiar search engines and examine their advanced features.

  3. "Intelligent" Searches: Discover a new generation of Web search tools attempting to incorporate some human "intelligence" into the Web search process.

  4. News Sources/Current Information: Use news-only search tools when searching for current events.

  5. Online Communities: Interact with scholars, peers, or fellow citizens through participatory tools.

  6. Staying Current: Rate search engines and find the right tool for your search.

graphic representation of key ideas


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