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The Internet offers so much information that it can be
overwhelming. Use a search tool (such as a directory or search
engine) to locate the information that you need by keyword, phrase and/or subject.
Search tools differ in the types of resources they index, how much of a document they
search, and how often they are updated. Keep in mind that no one search tool covers the
entire Internet. There are times when it is quicker and/or more effective to
go directly to a source site for the information you need. See the CCC Library's
Site Guides for lists of web sites chosen by our librarians
on selected subject areas.
 | Search engines use keywords to locate resources on specific
topics:
 | Ask.Com
[formerly named Ask Jeeves; now merged with Teoma] |
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| Subject directories are search tools that group Internet resources by
subject category:
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| Meta-search tools run a search on several search engines at
the same time or in succession:
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| Comparison
chart of coverage, search options and other features by type and title of search tool
-- from the InfoPeople Project. (If you set your browser font size to 10, you can print it
on 2 pages.)
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NoodleTools is a set of interactive
tools that can help design your online research. Some tools offered by this
site are by
subscription only, but some are free, such as NoodleBib
Express (generates a single MLA- or APA-style bibliographic
citation), Choose the Best Search
(directs you to sites based on specific information needs) and
NoodleQuest (interactive
help in developing a web search strategy).
Click on
NoodleTools
for the CCC Library subscription; if you want to use the free tools
only use this NoodleTools link.
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Last updated
23 March 2010
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