Using Internet Directories & Search Engines

Question: Searching for information on the Internet is

1. frustrating
2. time-consuming
3. a waste of time
4. all of the above

If you answered "all of the above," this guide is for you!

The Internet is constantly expanding and changing. To find the information you need, you must become familiar with Internet tools called "directories and search engines".

The purpose of this brief tutorial is to introduce you to the types of search tools available and to discuss strategies for using them effectively.

This tutorial is made up of five brief sections:

1. What are Internet Directories and Search Engines?
2. Choosing the Right Tool
3. Constructing Your Search Request
4. Analyzing Your Results
5. Resources for Further Study

At the bottom of each page, you will see links that will take you back to the Table of Contents of this tutorial, to the Next Page within the section, or to the Next Section. You may also choose to leave the tutorial and return to the Passports Research Guides page.

Ready? Let's go to the next section.