As a college student, you will have to search/research all of the time for a majority of your classes. It is extremely important that you are able to conduct effective searches in order to find helpful information from sites that are reliable. Sometime it might be frustrating trying to locate information the pertains to your topic and that is also from a credible site. I believe that as long as you are able to properly search, you will be able to find much more than is even required.
The most important thing to know when trying to conduct a search online is that there are numerous different ways, meaning you must try a couple of these at the least to ensure you are getting the exact results that you need. When using Google make sure that you are using the correct filters and search limitations in order to get results that are not too overwhelming, and to get results that have the information you are looking for; instead of hopelessly wandering through pages and pages of results.
Proper searching not only cuts down the time in which it takes you to find your information, but it can also ensure that you are finding credible sites with reliable information that is up to date. As long as you incorporate proper methods of searching, you will be able to find great information for your research. Remember to use your online library resources from your school as well to find information that might not be available online. By following these tips and using other knowledge you already have you will be on your way to helpful research in no time!