Link to: Infoseek (http://www.infoseek.com), an example of one of the major World Wide Web search engines.

STEP 1: Click in the Search box, and then type in words for two concepts related to a search topic, as follows (use additional search strategies, as desired):

a) Type a plus sign (+), then the word(s) for the first concept
--if you use a phrase (multiple words) for a concept, place quotes around the words

b) put in a space and another plus sign (+), then the word(s) for the second concept
--if you use a phrase (multiple words) for a concept, place quotes around the words--

Example: +"illegal immigration" +economy

STEP 2: Click on the "Seek" button.

Infoseek will then display a list of Infoseek topics related to your search (if any) and all Web pages (& first words from each page) that include both of the keyword(s) for your concept.

OPTIONAL: If you get a large number of pages in your results list, you can further limit your search as follows:

a) click in the search box (near the top and bottom of each results page);
b) add one or more new search words; and
c) then click on the "Seek" button.

STEP 3: Click on the title of a page to link directly to that page.

[Click here for a more detailed explanation of how to use InfoSeek]

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