How to Search the Web

Conducting a News Search

Most major Web search sites and directories, such as Google, MSN Search, and Yahoo!, allow you to search for news. In addition, specialized news search sites allow you to conduct focused searches for current and archived news reports.

You can find a list of news search sites in the Bedford Research Room's Links pages.

In this demonstration, we'll conduct a news search using AltaVista, a leading Web search site. To begin this demonstration, click on the Continue button.