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General Tips for Searching the Web Using Other Search Tools and Resources |
Using Other Search Tools and ResourcesIn addition to metasearch engines, search engines, and indexes, the Internet contains a wealth of topic specific search tools and resources, such as those listed in OWL's Starting Points for Internet Research and Online Resources Directory pages. When using these types of topic-specific resources, select your site carefully. Before you start searching the site, read any posted material about who develops the site and what topics it includes. Spending a few minutes to find this information will allow you to verify that the site will help you in your research and that the site is credible. Many topic-specific web sites use indexes to guide readers to specific subtopics. Therefore you may want to review the Using Catalogues/Indexes page. Some web sites also include a search tool that searches only the pages on the site. Before using these search tools, you may want to review Owl's General Tips for Using Search Engines and read any search tips posted on the web site.
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