Navigating the Internet effectively may seem a daunting task to newcomers, and some users are so overwhelmed that they never explore the full range of Internet tools and resources which could assist them professionally. Finding useful information on the Internet requires a combination of familiarity with the search tools and resources available, a grasp of search strategies and language, and persistence.

This section of Yenza! looks at

• Search strategies and techniques
• Search engines and directories
• Information gateways and virtual libraries
• Finding specific types of information

Finally, remember that the Internet cannot provide all the resources you will need for research. For most research topics you will also need to use printed and other media. For some research topics you may find that few Internet resources are available. The library, information service or resource centre of your academic organization can provide many information sources and services and it is often best to check there before looking for Internet resources.

Some excellent resources and tutorials on finding information on the Internet are available from the University of California at Berkeley:
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/
FindInfo.html