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1. Introduction to the Internet and the Web
- A Short History of the Internet
- What is the difference between the Web and the Internet?
- Who regulates the Internet?
- Who invented the Web?
- The Impact of the Web on Society
- 3 Types of Web Search Tools
- The History of the Web
- What does "Web Search" really mean?
Additional Web and Internet Resources
2. Basic Web Search Techniques
- How to Develop a Search Plan
- Basic Search: Add and Subtract
- Use Quotation Marks for Better Searches
- Boolean Search
- Common Search Mistakes
- Top Ten Web Search Tricks You Should Know
Related Web Search Resources
3. Web Browsers
- What is a Web Browser?
- Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Internet Explorer
- Firefox
- The Best Firefox Addons for Searching the Web
- How to Set Your Browser Home Page
Related Web Browser Resources
4. Search Engines
- What is a Search Engine, and how does a Search Engine work?
- Do search engines search the entire Web?
- The Ultimate List of Search Engines
- How to Pick the Right Search Engine for Your Search Needs
- Search Engine Quiz
- The Top Ten Most Useful Google Services
- The Top Ten Niche Search Engines
- Google Search Shortcuts
Related Search Engine Resources
5. Specific Search Engine Syntax
6. Online Shopping
- What are the advantages of online shopping?
- Comparison Shopping Sites
- Online Shopping Guide
- Free Online Coupon Codes
- How to Use Craigslist
- The Top Ten Sites for Online Grocery Shopping
- Auction Websites
Related Shopping Resources
7. Find People Online
- Do a Free Public Records Search on the Web
- 15 Free People Search Engines
- Find Someone Online Step by Step
- Google People Search
- "Can I use the Web for obituary searches?"
- Ten Ways to Find a Phone Number
- The Best Free People Search Sites
Related People Search Resources
8. What is RSS?
- What is RSS?
- What is a Feed Reader?
- Ten Things You Didn't Know You Could Do With RSS
- How to Subscribe to RSS Feeds
- Track Packages with RSS
Related RSS Resources
9. The Invisible Web
- The Invisible Web
- Invisible Web Portals
- Medical Resources on the Invisible Web
- Arts and Humanities Resources on the Invisible Web
- Five Deep Web Search Engines
- Complete Planet, a Deep Web Search Engine
Related Invisible Web Resources
10. How to Find Reference Materials
- The Best Reference Sites
- How to Evaluate a Web Source
- How to Find Archives on the Web
- 47 Alternatives to Wikipedia
- The Top Twenty Essential US Government Web Sites
- The Most Useful Web Tools for Students
Related Reference Resources
