General Guidelines:
Decide what you are searching for before you begin. Specific questions lead to specific search terms.
Choose the best search engine for your research.
Google, Yahoo etc. are not always good starting points.
Begin with VOLS and Ebsco resources.
Choose a specific tool from the list at NoodleTools.
Think like a computer. Develop keyword list.
Evaluate what you get carefully.
Beware read/write web. Blogs and Wikis often LOOK good but...
Evaluating Web Pages: Techniques to Apply & Questions to Ask
Only use reputable sources.
Citing online materials is essential.
Finding authors.
Avoid the copy/paste writing style!
A little fun: Eric's Quiz