Phrases As a general rule, use quotes when searching for phrases. Most search engines will then retrieve only pages where the words appear next to each other in the text. Searching Many search engines allow you to search only specific parts of a document, such as the title, URL, links, etc. Read the help section of the search engine to find out how to search a particular field. Be sure to read the help section of the search engine to determine if it supports Boolean searching.
Most sites provide tips on using their particular service.
Chart - compares features and gives search tips for various search engines. Evaluating What You Find Anyone can publish on the web. A good Guide to Critical Thinking About What You See on the Web is available from Ithaca College Library. Another excellent discussion is available from Steve Backs, New Medium - Old Rules . These criteria are summarized in a chart made available by the American Library Association.