Publisher's Synopsis
"Cheat Sheet" with Research Tips and Shortcuts Inside!
Find Out How to Use the Web Effectively for All Kinds of Research Projects! Ever been caught in a maze of irrelevant Web links that draw you further and further away from the topic you were trying to research? Researching Online For Dummies® shows you how to stay focused, find just what you need on the Net, and apply that information to the project you're working on. Valuable Bonus CD Includes:
- Microsoft's popular Web browser
- Netscape's powerful Web browser
- Northern Light: Excerpts of help files from this useful search engine
- Acrobat Reader: For viewing and printing PDF files
Inside, find helpful advice on how to:
- Choose the best search engine for your research project
- Use search tools specialized for your area of interest
- Link up with a virtual guru for guidance on your quest
- Get just what you need from online libraries, archives, and gated information services
- Tackle governmental cyber–bureaucracy like a special agent
- Make the most of the business and investing data on the Web
- Verify your information, deal with copyright issues, and cite online resources properly
