When returned to the main Netscape screen, click on home. Check out the Web Search Tools page found under the Web Resources section of the library home page. For help in using these search tools, refer to the Searching the Web page found under the Research Guides section. Get familiar with 2 or 3 search engines. Read their help screens and FAQs.
Every search engine has different rules for searching.
Knowing how your favorite search engine works can help you to retrieve better results. One way to keep current on search tools is to subscribe to Search Engine Watch . You can sign up to receive a free subsciption via email. For broad subject searching or for a good way to get familiar with what is available in your major or minor try subject-organized alternatives. The RWU Library Home page offers links to web resources in many subject areas.