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Search Engine Evaluation Guides and Tutorials Finding Information on the Internet Sponsored by the library at University of California, Berkeley, this site condenses the content of library instruction workshops on internet usage. Some important points covered include search strategies, a comparison table of a few strong engines, Boolean operators, meta-search engines, subject directories, invisible web, a site evaluation checklist, and guidelines to the citation of web sources. Google Guide http://www.googleguide.com This site provides an online tutorial to Google, with sereen shots and printable pages related to important aspects of Google, including query input, results, special tools, and website development. Search Engine Watch http://searchenginewatch.com Very current and relevant information on search engines, lists classified by type of engine, news articles, a blog, and a discussion forum. Includes an RSS feed option. A crucial source for keeping track of the latest search engine developments, and for evaluating sites (check out their yearly awards lists at www.searchenginewatch.com/awards). ‘WebSerch- The Web Research Resource http://www.clubi.ie/webserch/ This site includes information on the evaluation of both search engines and sites, search engine specifications, strategies for searching, and useful terms. There is also a1 extensively annotated list of links to sites related to web research, information retrieval, and librarianship. ‘A super-quick annotated list of web search tools. Classifies tools by type, includes search engines, directories, graphics, news, and more.

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