RJA #7a: Internet Research Tools

When I do any Internet research, I regularly use Google (google.com). I like to use Google because it is very easy to use and seems to be geared towards people with minimal computer experience. I like that it will allow me to use phrases when I do searches, and I don't have to worry about using any special symbols or characters, like Boolean operators. I am not familiar with any other research tools. I have heard of some, like Bing and askjeeves.com, but I have never used these research tools.