For example, science not fiction , all the documents returned will be related to science but not science fiction. Each engine has an advanced searching component. It is a good idea to review the help tips often, as changes will occur. Back to top General Searching Hints Always read the search engine's descriptions, search options, rules and restrictions that can be found on the search engine's homepage. If you do not find what you are looking for using one search engine, try another.
Search engines search different databases in different ways.
Once you have entered keywords to be searched, click the submit or search button. The search engine searches its database for relevant information and returns the information to you in the form of a web page list. The search field appears at the top of the page and it contains your original search parameters. You can use the search box to refine your original search or to conduct a new search. The number of matches or hits are found below the search box and indicates the number of documents located that match your parameters.