My current strategy for searching for and gathering information on the web is very simple and also limited; I just use Google. While it has served me well in the past, and I have had little complaint about the relevancy of the search results, after reading the search strategies pages I have realized how small a box I have been working within. To know about this so-called 'invisible web' of databases and other search engines makes me want to assimilate those strategies into my search procedures.
Of particular interest to me are the databases with access to scholarly journals and articles. As a resource for education and exploration I believe they would be very useful. In addition to this, the idea of taking time to think about what I'm searching for is another essential search strategy I must add to my arsenal. With a clear picture in my mind, navigating through the world of databases will be much more efficient and productive.
Another interesting concept that stuck with me was the idea of learning as you search. People always say the journey is the important part, and this applies at least somewhat to searching for information on the web.
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