Help for Search Tools
Help in using each of the search tools is found on their websites. Try a search first, then once you get to the search tool's website, look for a link to "Help," "Tips," or "Search Tips."
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SEARCH BOXES:
- Pick a search tool, enter keyword(s) to search for, then click the Search button.
- If results aren't useful, you can read the Help section for that search website and try again, or you can...
- Click on the Back button to come back and try a different search tool.
- If you get an error message, click on the underlined link to the search engine and try again from the main web page.
SOME GENERAL SEARCH TIPS:
- check spelling of all keywords
- type words in all lower case
- avoid making words plural
- don't use "the"
- keep search phrases simple
- separate words with a space
- try using AND or OR between words
- try putting quotes around a phrase
