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Search Engine Features Chart – Find out how to effectively search several of the web search engines, including Google and Yahoo. (From Greg R Notess, using a Notess.com web site) PLUS Pandia Q-Cards - use for instant help for Alta Vista, Google, AlltheWeb, HotBot, & Yahoo when you need to know specifics. Especially helpful a Google Search Features page.

Criteria for Web Page Evaluation

• Criteria for Evaluating Web Sites (From Lone Star College-North Harris)
• Evaluation of Information Sources (From Western Carolina U)
• Evaluating Web Sites–Quick Guide (From Lone Star College-North Harris)
• Selecting Search Engine Results (From Lone Star College-North Harris)

Checklist Forms for Web Pages

• Web Page Evaluation Check List (pdf) - Surry CC checklist
• Evaluation Information Checklist (From Lone Star College-North Harris)

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Research Basics & Tips

Basics

• Internet 101 - Everything you need to know about the basics of the Internet
• Journal or Magazine? How to Distinguish (From Appalachian State)
• Keyword v. Subject searching (MIT Libraries)
• Primary vs. Secondary sources (From Western Carolina University)
• Scholarly vs. Popular periodicals (From Western Carolina University)
• What is Peer Review of Research (Western Carolina University)

Helpful Tools and Tips

• 100 most often [mispelled] misspelled words in English
• Common Errors in English (By Paul Brians, WSU)
• Conquering Confusing Words (E-Zine University)
• Conquering the Comma (The Owl at Purdue)
• Proofreading Your Writing (The Owl at Purdue)
• Quick Ways to Clean Up Your Writing (E-Zine University)

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• Free Clip Art, Photographs and Images

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