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"Research a Subject on the Internet" But How ?

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you know where to look and what sources to trust, the Internet can be a great tool for conducting research.

Begin your search with a Web search engine, such as Yahoo! or Google. Enter keywords and phrases related to the subject matter you're interested in, and click Search.
Step 2

In the results list, click on a site's name to go to it. Even if the site doesn't have great information, check to see if it has links to other sites that might be more useful. Use the Back button on your browser to return to the original results list.
Step 3

If the first list had too many or too few results, tinker with your keywords to produce more focused search results. (See the Related eHow "How to Conduct an Advanced Internet Search.")
Step 4

Go to some of the many online encyclopedias for information about your subject. From the encyclopedia's search page, enter keywords and phrases related to your subject.
Step 5

Go to sites that specialize in Internet research, such as the Argus Clearinghouse. These sites offer links to research materials, and will sometimes do your research for you.
Step 6

Look for online library catalogs. Some provide online access to the full text of certain articles and books.
Step 7

Check out Internet newsgroups on your subject. You can even post a request for information to the group. (See Related eHows for more on newsgroups.)
Step 8

Visit chat rooms that are related to your subject matter.

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How to Research and Choose Internet Stocks

Researching and choosing Internet stocks is much different from traditional stock picking, since you usually do not have much sustained financial performance upon which to base your analysi

Determine what your investment objectives are: How much do you want to invest? What return do you want to generate? How long do you want to hold on to the stocks?
Step 2

Identify some companies or industries that interest you.
Step 3

Actively research these industries and companies. Tap into industry publications, Web sites and annual reports if they are available.
Step 4

Look at the competition, both in the physical world and the Internet world. Determine the potential of the companies you are considering.
Step 5

Avoid focusing too much on financial results such as earnings per share. Most Internet companies have poor financial records as a result of high marketing and customer acquisition costs. Focus instead on the growth potential for both the company and its industry.
Step 6

Determine whether the company has any sustainable advantages over its competition, a strong management team, or a strong plan for the future. Is it realistic?
Step 7

Determine the price at which you want to buy the stocks.
Step 8

Place a buy order via your broker or Internet brokerage account, specifying the price at which you want to buy.
Step 9

Monitor your stocks daily after purchase to track their performance and ensure they are performing as you hoped. Keep abreast of company and industry events that might affect your stocks.

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How to research on the internet when Google can't find it

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First, don't give up on Google Microsoft, Ask.com, etc) too soon. Three useful techniques for fine-tuning a search are (a) Try new keywords. If a search on [ global warming ] didn't find what you need, perhaps [ greehorse gas ] will do the trick. (b) Put quotes around search terms to find an exact phrase. A search on [ robert alan frank ] gives 36 million results, while a search on "robert alan frank" turns up 17. (c) Add specifics. A search on [ "robert alan frank" thesis ] gives only two very well-targeted results.
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Next, make sure you don't forget about Google's other terrific search tools: images, news (current), news archives (historical), groups, and blogs (just to hit the main ones!). Links are included in Resources, below. News (covers the past month or so) is great for finding that article you *know* you saw last week, but can't quite remember where, while News Archives can take you back to the 1700's (great for family history searches). Once I was Googling for a graph, couldn't find it, and suddenly went "D'oh! A graph is an image!" A Google Image search found what I needed in seconds.
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The Steps below aren't really steps, per se. They're just pointers to useful search tools for a number of topics -- business, history, family ancestors, and general research. One (or more) might be just the thing you need.
Step 4

BUSINESS (links are in Resources, below). Yahoo Finance Search is a great tool for general company information. Think you're being scammed?...the Better Business Bureau (BBB) gives a fast way to check a company's complaint history. XooxleAnswers.com has a great Top Ten list of free business search tools, including some free Dun & Bradstreet information.
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HISTORY (links are in Resources, below). Google News Archives is worth repeating...history back to 18th century. The Library of Congress is another great resource for US history that has a lot of stuff Google won't find.
Step 6

GENEALOGY (links are in Resources, below). Two must-visit family history sites are FamilySearch.org and the Ellis Island immigration database. Just enter a first and last name of the person you're looking for, and your search has begun...you may be very surprised at what you find.
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GENERAL RESEARCH (links are in Resources, below). Bartleby.com has a host of excellent reference materials, including a dictionary, encyclopedia, thesaurus and books of quotations. Both Amazon.com and Google Books lets you search inside books, providing a wealth of hidden information (even if it does come in small snippets at a time).

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How to Find the Best Sites for Your Internet Research

A country. If you're planning to visit a country, or you need to find some research about a country for a school project, the Library of Congress has a great resource at its Country Studies (https://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/cshome.html) page. It has detailed country reports, and links to more information.
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A company. There are huge amounts of data on the Internet about companies, and a good starting point is the American University Library page on Company Research (https://www.library.american.edu/subject/business/company.html). This has links to dozens of sites where you can find company information.
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A product. Consumer Reports magazine has been a trusted source of unbiased product information for decades, and the Consumer Reports (https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/index.htm) site on the Internet continues this tradition. Here you'll find thousands of product reviews on things like cars, electronics, food, appliances, credit cards, and much more.
Step 4

Your health. The U.S. government's Healthfinder (https://www.healthfinder.gov/) site has lots of free information about health. There's an encyclopedia of over 1,600 heath topics from the most trusted sources. Also, there are many links to health information, including ways to find a doctor or other health care provider.
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A price. There are lots of comparison shopping sites on the Web, but one of the biggest is PriceGrabber.com (https://www.pricegrabber.com/), which allows you to search for the best product in dozens of categories. You can also download coupons, get information about rebates, and find the "Deal of the Day".

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Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Internet Access

Step 1

Obtain corporate financial statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You can get such documents without charge via www.freeedgar.com.
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Analyze quarterly statements covering two or three years, noting trends in earnings per share and revenue.
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Look for a trend of consistent growth in earnings per share.
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Calculate the company's price-earnings (PE) ratio, a measure of a stock's value. (Divide the stock price by annual earnings per share.)
Step 5

Compare the PE ratio with industry norms and with the S&P 500's ratio. The lower the ratio, the less expensive the stock is relative to earnings.
Step 6

Beware of debt. Check out the company's balance sheet, looking for the extent of its long-term debt.
Step 7

Check cash flow - the movement of cash through the company. You'll want the company to have positive cash flow.

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How to Research Folk Medicine Remedies

Use the limitless power of the Internet to research folk medicine remedies. The term "folk medicine" refers to traditional and/or natural remedies that have been handed down anecdotally. They may or may not have been scientifically tested. Visit your local library or bookstore for more in-depth knowledge of free, time-tested folk remedies. Follow these steps to prepare for your research.

nstructions

Things You'll Need:

Computer with Internet access

List Your Interests

Step 1

Write out your search objectives before beginning an Internet search for folk medicine remedies.
Step 2

Find information quickly by entering small, concise search parameters. Limit your descripttions to three words or less, like the following: "home bursitis remedies."
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Know that when you commit to an Internet search, online companies will frequently target you for sales. They'll do this by offering a small amount of the information you want, then leading you to a product they want to sell you. Noncommercial sites like the UCLA Folk Medicine Archive (see Resources below) are more likely to give unbiased informatio

Visit the Public Library

Step 1

Find in-depth folk medicine history and suggestions in a library book. The public library is a free resource available in most towns. Many libraries will also let you use personal computers to do an Internet research for free.
Step 2

Perform research by locating medical books. Search the library's computerized database for books on folk medicine. Research is easy in a library, especially with the help of the qualified librarian who's there to help the public.
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Bring writing paper to take notes. While a public library may provide free computer usage, they will not typically provide free notebook paper. Arrive prepared to write down what you learn.

Interview Experts

Step 1

Read through your local phone book to seek out holistic health practitioners. Research their techniques and discover that much of holistic health is based on folk medicine.
Step 2

Locate health food specialists in your area that may provide less-popular ingredients for folk medicine treatments. Research your needs, then find treatment ingredients like raw potato juice and bulk ginger, grown organically for natural purity.
Step 3

Speak with conscientious health food store employees to access free and frequently useful information with a smile.

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How to Do Internet Research

To do Internet research effectively takes some focus.

Everyone knows that the Internet is perhaps the most significant and world-changing technology to ever hit the planet.

So much information, so real-time, so connected, so in-tune with everything, so educational, so bold, so daring, so full of mystery and temptation, so ripe with fresh fruits to fulfill every wish and whi

The basic philosophy:
In order to perform effective and meaningful Internet research, it is important to understand that 'if you can think it, you can find it'. I have yet to get absolutely nowhere in my thousands of topic searches; and I tend to doubt there's any end to the wealth of information, and so readily available!
Step 2

The nuts and bolts:
The Internet is comprised of thousands of networked web-servers dishing out, transferring, sorting, indexing, and otherwise managing tons and tons of digital data to millions worldwide; and it is growing rapidly every day.

The Internet is here to stay; and it will get better and better; more useful, more entertaining, more educational, more integrated with our everyday lives. To live without the Internet will be like living without electricity at some point in the future; perhaps it has already reached that point in some venues.
Step 3

Internet research de-fragged:
Performing Internet research is not difficult, once you decide you will succeed at finding the information you seek. As we know, the Internet holds information about just about anything we can think of.

It takes some studying to know all the tricks and tips that make Internet searching most effective; and I don't know them all. I've learned a thing or two though, and I pride myself some that I can narrow things down pretty well, so my searches generally return good results.

It is important to begin any effective research with some type of guide; either an outline, bullet list, or other organized approach to gain the best results. Take the time to make your list,
1. hinking keenly on the smallest terms you can think of which will describe your specific information requests. Leave some space for links and notes.
2. Step 4
  
  Ask The Web:
  Although you can, quite literally, ask a question in your browser's search field, it often returns too much information. You'd spend hours weeding through it all to find useful nuggets and other information.
  
  You can also Ask The Web in more condensed terms, to narrow the results. Asking the question in sentence format will return results on each word in the sentence other than the smallest words. You don't need all of that, so condensing to fewer words is a logical first step toward refining the search.
  
  Keep thinking in specific terms; if the original question is 'What is the real meaning of life?', you don't need any data on 'what', nor do you need any on 'real'. The smaller words ('is', 'the, 'of') will probably be left out completely, unless we force the to include them by adding quotation marks or the Boolean 'AND' or a plus sign (+).
  
  What you really want information on is simply 'meaning of life'. Your search returns will contain more site links with greater focus on your actual search purpose.
3. Step 5
  
  Save time when searching:
  When you click through to view the site links in your searches, you can save some time in honing in on the specific terms you are seeking by performing a 'find on page' query.
  
  Either tap the keyboard's 'Ctrl' and 'F' keys together to open the query field; or click the menu bar at 'Edit/find on page'. Type your specific search terms into the text field and tap the 'Enter' key. Tap 'Enter' again to move to the next place on the page where your terms are found.
  
  This enables you to read the subject matter most closely associated with your search terms without forcing you to read the entire document. Use some caution though; be sure you get enough detail to have a solid grasp on the information.
4. Step 6
  
  Keeping organized:
  For best results, I find it helpful to set up an Excel spreadsheet, especially if I know my research is going to result in a lot of out-links and references for sourcing, etc.
  
  Keep it simple; but keep it organized! Keep your links with their associated topics or sites; keep your notes and reference source data accurate and accessible; and generally, keep it to help maintain your comfort zone!
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  Narrow the focus!
  
  View it and review it:
  So, Internet research is not difficult. It is, however, sometimes challenging to ensure the information and data you are viewing and reviewing is up to date and accurate. Thus, it is imperative that a number of sources are viewed and reviewed to compare and correlate the information.
  
  In addition, if your search request involves specific dates, you can enter those dates in your search query to narrow the results to match more closely to your focused request.
  
  So, to do Internet research effectively, we need to do what we can to tell the search engines exactly what we want. Otherwise, we'll just keep getting all that raw data to sift through!

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How to Conduct an internet search to do Research for a class project

Instructions

Step 1

The first thing you need to do is make sure you are searching for the proper information. Check your spelling and grammar this can effect the search results. There are 3 major search engines,Google, Yahoo ,and MSN which now has Bing. When you do a search remember the results can very from one to the other. Make sure you use the same key word or words for the search. You might have to keep changing your search words to get the correct search results. If you are getting message saying "object not found" check your spelling.
Step 2

When you get the results form your internet search write down the information so you can compare the different search results. This is important if you want the most current answers for your project. Make sure to look at the resources. Many results are secondary sources of an article written by someone else interpreting the author. You want to make sure you get results from the internet search that are from the primary source.
Step 3

When you find the correct information for your project make sure to bookmark the page and print out the results. Write down the date as web pages can change from one day to the other as new results are posted. Another good resource for you to check is a newsgroup. Many newsgroups will have postings on a particular subject. Just search for them with your subject matter in the search bar.Once you find a group about your subject matter you should join the group. You can then have them add your email for updates on the subject you are researching. Google has a section called Google Groups this would be a good place to start a search.

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How to Research and Market Internet Opportunities for Money

A great way to earn a full time or part time income is getting into internet marketing. When you first start you have to think to yourself. If this kind of work was so easy to do, then everyone will be doing it. Of course it will be maxed out. Meaning no more opportunity, due to the fact that they reached the amount of enough people to work for them. Right now is the time to get into this kind of marketing so that you can be ahead with the way how times are changing to make money in a different way. Don't wait until you see others bragging about how much they're able to make to quit their full time job. What I'm saying is why not take the challenge. At first it'll all seem as if it was so hard to do. But when the money starts to roll in even if its a little amount just for now, you'll be happy that you stuck with it. What most people big mistake is giving up so fast not allowing their self to grow. You have to realize that you are building a business not working for someone else.

Once you learn all the ropes of marketing your online business. You'll at least be able to make between $500-$1000 per. month. The truth is it takes dedication and hard work to make any kind of money on the internet. Especially, if one day you want to say good-bye to your boss. You don't have to work yourself like a slave, in which it doesn't take all that. All it takes is for you to stick with it and be willing to deal with the ups and downs your business have. Its so many opportunities on the internet that can make you financially stable, if YOU are willing to do your research on whats legit or not. Thats what I did and still do. As of today I'm still learning as I fine more legit opportunities, I can continue to grow my business. Don't turn your back on money that you could be earning in the future. There are people on the internet who makes hundreds and thousands of dollars every month as a steady income to replace their job or for to have a second income. You even have people who became wealthy and rich. Thats because they stuck with their internet business and didn't give up through the tough challenges. Now that they did whatever it takes. They can reap all the rewards from hard work.

Laura also have some opportunity websites that you can check out below in the resources.

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How to Determine Legitimate Survey Sites and Marketing Research Group

Paid survey sites and other marketing research companies will pay you, but you will not earn a living from them. You can win some extra money in addition to the little amount of earnings that you can receive, or be given free or discounted goods sometimes. Other reliable paid survey sites and other marketing research groups will give reward points through a certain program, where you can earn points for just referring others and redeem these points for additional cash, charity donations or prizes online.

Other valid paid survey sites or marketing research groups will award you a good amount of money if you become one of their winners in their contests, daily drawings or sweepstakes that they offer. Usually your points start out slow but other survey takers don't mind the points too much because they just enjoy the time taking the surveys and by doing it, their points will just add up over time. Some valid paid survey sites or marketing research groups pay in rewards while others pay in cash. The amount of money paid for legitimate surveys is usually based on time that you'll spend for accomplishing it and the complexity of each survey. There are some trusted companies out there that will really pay you cash to fill out their surveys but you need to find the good ones that offer the best payments.

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How to Write an Ad To Sell an Internet Marketing Product

Whether you are new to the Internet marketing arena or an old hand, learning to write effective ad copy so that your Internet marketing products sell is crucial to making a living online. The wrong ad copy can seriously affect your livelihood. There are a variety of ways to sell an internet marketing product, you can resell someone else's product for which you have the master resell or resell rights, you can promote an Internet marketing product as an affiliate and make money that way or you can write your own Internet marketing product to sell. Whatever avenue you choose, you will want to write effective ad copy that makes the sale.

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Instructions

Step 1

Use the ad writing formula AIDA (A-Attention, I-Interest, D-Desire, A-Action) when writing ads.
Step 2

Attention is for when you are writing a headline. It's very important to create an eye-catching headline and this is not as difficult as you might think. Simply think of what problem your product solves and then use a headline that gives the solution. For example, let's say your Internet marketing product tells how to create eBook covers for free, thus eliminating the need to purchase expensive software programs in order to create eBook covers. You might choose a headline like the following: How to Create E-book Covers for Free and Save Money! As you can see, you want something that is going to stand out and says exactly what the product does.
Step 3

Once you have gotten the attention of the readers, then you have to generate interest. It is not enough to simply catch someone's attention with a headline. If you've ever looked at spam in your email box, you'll know what I mean. Have you ever gotten a spam email that you went ahead and opened because the way the headline was written you thought it might not be spam? While it's true that the headline caught your attention enough to get you to open the e-mail, it didn't hold your interest once you saw what it actually was. Avoid this in your own ads. Hold your reader's interest by telling them about the main benefit of your product, then focus on that benefit in the body of the ad. An example for generating interest for the previous example in Step 2 might be: Unique report ends the need for expensive software to create eBook covers.
Step 4

The next step in writing the ad is to create a desire for the product. Once you have created an eye-catching headline and interest in your product, desire for your product is relatively easy to create. Using the same example as before, here is how you could create desire for the eBook on creating eBook covers: In 30 minutes, you can have the professional and eye-catching eBook cover you've always wanted.
Step 5

You want the person reading your add to take action and purchase your product. One of the biggest mistakes beginning ad writers make is to not add the call to action. Many times this is because the beginning marketer fears being thought of as a pushy salesman. However, there is a way you can word the call to action that doesn't make it seem like a hard sell. For the example ad, here is the call to action: Save money by getting your copy today!

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How to Research Genuine Information Online

Instructions

Step 1

Sure the search engines are top visited sites and very popular but the content that you may be reading, might not be true. A lot of the content that you read on sites is purely keyword motivated.

Take it from someone who was a ghostwriter. A lot of site owners want content that is full of keywords so that it will attract most traffic and they hire ghostwriters to write this content.
Step 2

Most of the time, the content is just opinions and not true at all. Then there are some that take information from other not-so-true websites and put that content into their own words, using SEO and keywords.
Step 3

That is why it is good to know what you are reading online is truthful. Don't be so optimistic about what you read just because "it says it's right".

Use legitimate websites to research information. There is a list of links below that will help you in your research. Remember that keywords and SEO practices are mainly used by Internet Marketers so that they can earn a quick buck, whether it is "truthful" or not.

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How to Determine Website Credibility

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Internet connection

Step 1

Look at the URL address of the website. The URL address starts with https://. Addresses ending in .gov, .us and .(STATE ABBREVIATION) are reliable. All other endings will require more investigation to know if they are credible or not.
Step 2

URL address that contain tildes (~) usually mean that an individual published the site. Individual publishers unaffiliated with a credible corporation can have their own agendas. These sites may not have the most credible information.
Step 3

Check the publishing date. Obviously, Internet pages that have been published more recently are more credible.
Step 4

Figure out the site's purpose. Sites that are selling you something or asking you to sign up for something may not be present you with neutral, unbiased information.
Step 5

Check out the contact information and resources. Credible websites should list contact information and resources.
Step 6

Decide if the article is describing facts or the author's opinions. Statements that start with "I think" or "From my experience" aren't as reliable as those that begin with "Experts recommend" or "Research proves."
Step 7

Ask yourself whether or not the article has answered all of your questions after you have finished reading it. If the article still leaves you with questions, it may not be the most credible source.

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How to Research Your Family History

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Blank Blank Cassette Tapes
File Cabinets
Internet Access
A Travel Services
Binder
Notebooks
Pens
computer
Genealogy Software
Videocassettes
Pens
Notebooks

Interviewing Relatives

Step 1

Make a list of family members you'd like to interview. Consider relatives you can interview by phone and e-mail if you cannot see them in person.
Step 2

Contact your relatives, explaining to them that you're researching the family's history, and ask whether they're willing to be interviewed.
Step 3

Lay out the parameters of subjects you plan to cover. Find out if there are areas your relatives don't wish to discuss.
Step 4

Set a date for the interview.
Step 5

Interview your relatives, first recording each person's name, nickname, maiden name, and dates and places of birth and marriage.
Step 6

Ask your relative about his or her childhood experiences, education, job, immigration history and family life. Note his or her personality and physical traits.
Step 7

Tailor questions to each person as you talk with him or her. Be flexible about possible digressions, which can turn up unexpected and valuable information, but don't stray too much off track.
Step 8

Take accurate notes or tape-record the conversation. Ask your relative if he or she is comfortable about being videotaped.

Consulting Documents

Step 1

Consult documents to supplement your interviews, including birth, marriage and graduation announcements, family Bibles, deeds, letters, journals or diaries, books, old photographs (especially the backs), family trees, wills and naturalization papers.
Step 2

Go to the library (local, university or genealogical) to locate possible obituaries, newspaper clippings, biographies and other information about your family members.

Documenting, Organizing and Storing Your Information

Step 1

Make pedigrees and family group sheets that contain basic information about a husband and wife and their children
Step 2

Record the following for information that you find: the date of your find, publication information, medium of information (microfilm, interview) and information location (name and address of library, church).
Step 3

Try to find at least three different sources of documentation for each piece of critical information.
Step 4

Make sure information for each surname is recorded on a separate sheet of paper - don't confuse families and relatives.
Step 5

Take all notes on standard paper, rather than napkins or scraps that are easy to lose. Loose-leaf sheets fit easily into binders for easy organization.
Step 6

Use binders, filing cabinets or family-tree computer programs to organize and store your information.