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. 1995 Jul;83(3):280–285.

A systematic approach to finding answers over the Internet.

L A Potter 1
PMCID: PMC226089  PMID: 7581183

Abstract

New users often are surprised at how chaotic the Internet appears. They have heard so much about it and then find that it is a jumble of menus and resources. Even so, it is possible to find answers to reference questions on the Internet. This paper outlines a method for doing so. The method involves five steps: gather information and tools, learn the terminology, assemble a manual, write a strategy, and make bookmarks. The paper offers medical reference scenarios that illustrate how to search a database, find a program, find a document, and telnet to another site on the Internet.

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