B3. Searching the Internet

The Internet is a rich source of information, with many kinds of resources found there. But how do you manage to sort through it all to find what you need?

• Search engines
• Metasearch engines
• Subject directories
• Subject gateways

See also B4: Evaluating information

Quiz 5:Characteristics of Internet Search engines

Activity 09:Search engine results and ranking
Activity 10:Subject directory versus search engine
Activity 11:Internet tutorials

When you finish this part of our tutorial, you should be able to:

• Select an appropriate search engine.
• Develop an understanding of search techniques and the language of search engines.
• Select and use an appropriate subject directory.