As part of Health on the Web (HOW), we developed simple tips to help people conduct searches on the Internet and evaluate information found on the Internet. Click on the links below to find tips on how to conduct simple searches using search engines, how to do advanced searches, and how to evaluate whether information that you find on a web site is trustworthy.

Health on the Web is a program of the Einstein Center for Urban Health Policy and Research.

Health on the Web Lessons

Health on the Web - Internet Basics
If you are new to the Internet, this program will teach you everything you need to know to get started. HOW’s "Internet Basics" will introduce you to the Internet and show you how to use a "browser."

Lesson 1: Finding Information on A Web Site
This lesson will teach you the three different ways to look for information on a Web Site, so you can learn more about the health topics that matter to you most.  

Lesson 2: Using A Search Engine Looking for useful, reliable health information on the Internet? Click here for tips on how to use search engines to search for information.

Lesson 3: Advanced Search Tips If you are looking for very specific information on a particular health topic, or for information on a topic that is best described by a phrase, you may need to use advanced search techniques to narrow down your search. Click here for tips on advanced search techniques.

Lesson 4: Trustworthy or Not? How do you decide whether a site is trustworthy or not? Click here for tips on what to look for on a web site when trying to determine whether or not it has accurate and high-quality information.