The following sources have been identified as good places to get immediate information or tutorials on search strategies for the World Wide Web.
 
 

• Web Teacher - http://www.webteacher.org/winnet/indextc.html

Sponsored by the National Cable Television Association and Tech Corps, this is one of the best Web tutorials on the Internet.  Multiple tutorials in over 19 different topics offers something for everyone; from beginners to those ready for Java programming.
 
• How to Search the World Wide Web:  A Tutorial for Beginners and Non-Experts - http://middletownpubliclibrary.org/tutor.htm

This excellent and detailed tutorial explains all the basics of searching the web.  Begin at the main site (above) or select particular sections that you are interested in (below).
 
Basics of Conducting a Search

A. Search Tools and Methods. Describes the means used in conducting a search.
B. Keyword Search Operators. Describes use of operators to compose
queries.
C. Search Tools. Lists preferred search tools and their keyword operators.
D. Planning and Conducting a Search. Provides a guide for searching.
E. Hints and Information. Useful facts about the workings of the Internet.

Advanced Information

G. Search Tool Descriptions. Describes contents and use of preferred tools.
H. Conducting Searches. A guide on use of operators and composing queries.
 I. Home Page. Explains Home Page and Popular Site contents.
 J. Glossary. Defines terms used in the search process.


 
• Spider's Apprentice - http://www.monash.com/spidap.html

This site provides a guide to searchi engines, search strategies (how to frame your question to get a successful response), the basics of how search engines work, and an in-depth analysis and ratings of existing search engines.  The tips for refining and phrasing search queries are most helpful!

 
• Searching the World Wide Web (Purdue University's Online Writing Lab) - http://owl.english.purdue.edu/internet/search/index.html

 
• Speed Searching.  A reproduced article by About.com's Web Search Specialist, Chris Sherman.

 
• Evaluating the Quality of Information on the Internet - http://www.virtualchase.com/quality/index.html
 
• Internet Detective - http://www.sosig.ac.uk/desire/internet%2Ddetective.html

An interactive tutorial on evaluating the quality of internet sources.