Internet Research with Google Advanced Search

Key points for Web searching

Understand the question/topic for which you are attempting to find information, and the type of information needed.

Carefully consider whether a general Internet search is likely to provide the information you require.

Develop a search strategy to efficiently guide the search.

Evaluate the higher ranked results for relevance and quality, and look for further potential search terms that could be used to modify the original search.

Experiment with modifications of the original search to expand or focus the search as necessary.

Retain a copy of information found on the Web that you intend to use- in the future it may change or disappear. Ensure you have all the details necessary for citing the source, including the date accessed.

Be systematic. Inefficient Web searching is an inadvertent time waster.