Some are directories and provide broad general information, like Yahoo , some are more complex and facilitate combining search terms, like Alta Vista , and some specialize in Asian sites, such as Orientation . It is a good idea to search more than one search engine. Each search engine on the Web searches its own way and each will have instructions on the main page on how to effectively search that particular search engine. General information on how to search databases can be found at Tips on Searching for Information . The websites of The New York Times , the Chicago Tribune , CNN , and Time magazine are good examples.
Many Asian newspapers are also available on the Web.
Most libraries today have online databases available. Some of these databases are even full-text. Ask your school or public librarian what is available and how to use them. Also ask if any other databases are available that only the librarian can search. Ask about the availability of Dialog , CARL , and FirstSearch .