Shortcuts

Find Function Back Function
Browser's edit menu showing Find in Page Pull down Edit on your browser to use Find. Use the Find function to quickly find a word or phrase within a Web page. Browser's back button Click on the down arrow on the Back button to jump back to a previous page.

Advanced Features
Some search engines offer advanced features such as phrase searching, limiting, and Boolean searching in pull-down boxes.

More Research-oriented Sites
Use words like "policy", "research", or "statistics" in your search to find sites that are more appropriate for academic research.

Position Papers
Use words like "controversy," "debate," or "issue" to find sites that cover both sides of an issue.

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