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On this page: Improve Your Skills
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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:
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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 are by
subscription only, but others are free: NoodleLinks,
Quick Cite (generates an MLA- or APA-style bibliographic
citation), NoodleQuest (develops a web-based
search strategy), and Choose a Search Engine
(based on your specific information needs). Use this
NoodleTools link for remote access.
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Last updated
14 March 2008
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