It is very easy to go in the wrong direction when it is not clear what you are looking for. Formulating a research question in the beginning of the research will prevent you from wasting time on the wrong websites
SlideShare, Wolfram Alfa, MetaCrawler and many other systems will help you find answers to the most specific questions
There are more than 10 billion images containing dozens of keywords in google images alone. Most of them represent an article which may help you find you answers
Google allows you to customize many search options – from region and language to selected domains search
Using short commands Google allows you to quickly find the definitions, search for words nearby, maintain the morphology of words unchanged and many other useful shortcuts that save your time
Create a list of all possible variations of your search term upfront and you will save yourself a lot of time while searching
Use search-friendly chrome extensions. One of the most popular ones is Google Dictionary, which defines with one click any obscure terms on web pages
Do you always consolidate the found facts? By presenting poorly structured information to others, the chances of understanding the material will be much lower
Have you found the answer to your research question? The search is considered complete only when you have it formulated in one sentence
Counting down the time you spend on each research is the first step in analyzing your weaknesses and strengths in finding information