A key to effective Internet searching is being clear about your information needs and having a sense of the ideal website you'd like to find. Depending on the topic and kind of information you're looking for, why you're searching, and how much time you have, your information needs vary. Thinking about this before you search can help you practice click restraint.
Thinking about your information needs in advance can also help you craft better search terms. Dan Russell argues in the following video that considering the words you think will be in your desired results page will help you craft better search terms.
As you watch, consider the following questions:
