- determine whether the Internet is the best and/or only resource 
- select the most useful Internet search tool
- craft the most useful search terms
- choose the most useful search operators 
- evaluate the search results


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The strategic process of applying critical thinking skills to select the appropriate tools and terms to search and retrieve information that is relevant to information needs. 

Internet Search

Cassell, K. A., & Hiremath, U. (2018). Reference and information services: An introduction (Fourth ed.). ALA Neal-Schuman.

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