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Whatever resource you choose to use to find information on the internet, many of the same principles apply. Each source that you use will probably look quite different from the one you tried before, but you'll notice that there are always features that are similar ? a box to type your search terms in, for instance, or a clickable help button. Different resources refer to the same functions using different terminology, but the principles behind them are exactly the same. The trick is to check the clues given on the screen or in the 'help' of the individual database you are using.
Use the checklist of common features at the bottom of this page to explore:
A search engine such as Google ? particularly the advanced search features
A book catalogue, such as WorldCat
A database, such as Social Care Online
A site providing access to electronic journals, such as The Directory of Open Access Journals
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