Using many search engines all at once with a single search statement. Browse subject categories or search using broad, general terms Does not search full-text of documents. Can search only the subject categories and descriptions. When using any of these search engine site, applying several general guidelines will increase your ability to get good results. These hints will work on any of the search engines in the table above.
Quotations marks are best for searching a phrase or a name.
Test run your word or phrase in Google or a meta-search engine. Try to find distinctive terms in a Guide. Scan titles of results. Keep search terms broad. Look for the search tips or help for that search engine.