10th Edition, just published September 2009. Much of the information that was once only available to professional researchers from expensive, fee-based sources is now available for free on the Internet, if you know how to find it. There’s more to conducting a comprehensive search for information on the Internet than just relying on the results returned by search engines, though. The Cybersleuth’s Guide to the Internet will show you how to be your own cyber-detective and unearth this information FREE (or at low cost!) on the Web.

The Cybersleuth’s Guide to the Internet includes numerous examples based on real world research scenarios. Whether you’re just starting to use the Internet for serious research or you’re a seasoned online research veteran, this book can help you find what you’re looking for fast and free.

For the beginning searcher, the book covers many overlooked features of Web browsers, the "mechanics" of navigating the Internet, and basic research strategies and tools. For "power searchers," The Cybersleuth’s Guide to the Internet covers more advanced search strategies, and uncovers tip and tricks for getting the most out of many of the sites.

Find the Quickest Routes to Free Legal Research:

Full-Text Case Law Databases
Online Alternatives for Updating Cases
Elusive Government Documents
Federal, State and Local Primary Law
Secondary Legal Resources (law review articles, legal news, etc.)
Legal Practice Materials (court forms, transactional forms, briefs, dockets, etc.)

The included Virginia-specific research disc contains web links to public library databases, political campaign financial disclosure reports, public record search engines, treasury department unclaimed property lists, company ownership and registered agent information, the Virginia State Corporation Commission's website, the state police sex offender registry, criminal history records, and more.

1        Introduction to the Internet and Web Browsers

2        How to Search the Web: Search Engines, Directories and the “Invisible Web”

3        Our Favorite Search Engines

4        The “Visible,” “The Invisible” and the “Semi-Invisible” Web

5        Technology Tips

6        Free Investigative Research Resources: To Locate and Background People

7        Finding Experts and Verifying Their Credentials

8        Pay Investigative Research Databases

9        Using the Internet for Substantive Legal Research

10      How to Cite Resources on the Internet

Index