Search technology involve much more than just keywords and a search box. In order to be effective as a searcher, you need to have a good understanding of how search works. The truth is out there, you just have to know how to search for it!

• About.com has a comprehensive guide on the basics of web search starting with an introduction to the WWW.

Search Basics: Web Search Essentials

• A short and easy search engine tutorial from Per and Susanne Koch from Pandia Search.

A short and easy search engine tutorial