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..you've got an idea already or the tab's titles call you see what you find within them, but if you are unsatisfied come back here.

.. or "Focusing the Question"

"One of the hardest parts about doing ... research on the Internet is figuring out where to start! A search engine or subject portal is usually the first thing to try, but which are the most useful for your research need? Fill in the short form below, and we'll point you in the right direction" (from Noodletools site)

Choose the Best Search for Your Information Need

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Choose the Best Search for Your Information Need

NoodleTools : NoodleQuest

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NoodleTools : NoodleQuest

Be Aware

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On Google Searches

It is difficult to think what searching would be without the dynamism of Google's search engine and Google's attempts to provide easy to use services of all type. Make no mistakes their services it is not free because anyone using their services is: subject to pressure by advertisements and probed for data mining. Using Google's services it's a trade-off, be aware of it and use it to your advantages.

There are other sources of information or services than Google (see above,) but if you are a "googler" you may want to read the box below about strategies to improve searching techniques.

It is wishful thinking (i.e.: a chimera) assuming that anyone or anything might be able to find what it is in your mind without you putting a concentrated and time consuming effort to articulate clearly, to yourself and your helpers, what you need.

Google Guide Quick Reference: Google Advanced Operators (Cheat Sheet)

http://www.googleguide.com/advanced_operators_reference.html

Google Guide Quick Reference: Google Advanced Operators (Cheat Sheet) and http://www.googleguide.com/shortcuts.html