I am having trouble finding information on Government regulations dealing with teen abstinence. The sites given to me by my instructor provided are not giving me the information I need to complete my paper. I have done a search on this but only limited results.

You are searching for information that is so specific that you have to be prepared for the possibility that none of it may be online. Or some may be, and some may not. In addition to searching on the Internet, you also need to make best friends with the reference librarian(s) in your local or college library.

http://www.sou.edu/library/searchtools/
At this webpage, you can go immediately to the search sites (first three columns across the top) -- or even better you can scroll down until you see the section called HOW TO SEARCH THE INTERNET. Those are the links to start with. You'll not only learn how to come up with good search terms, but also how to evaluate the webpages you get as results. Some will be good and others will be garbage. You need to know how to tell the difference.

My favorite way to search is to go to Google's advanced search page http://www.google.com/advanced_search?hl=en and put my search words or phrases into the first or second search box (either "all the words" or "exact phrase"). However, there many other strategies for searching you can use, and the HOW TO SEARCH THE INTERNET section will help you best.

Learning to use Google or other search engines can save you time and help you learn to find information efficiently. Here are some websites that can teach you how:

http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/FindInfo.html

http://www.sou.edu/library/searchtools/searchtips.html

http://www.pandia.com/goalgetter/index.html

http://websearch.about.com/mbody.htm?once=true&COB=home&PM=112_100_T

... and one to help you judge whether a particular website's information is worth your time:

http://www.sou.edu/library/searchtools/evaluate.html

Happy searching.

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When searching for specific information on government regulations dealing with teen abstinence, it can be challenging to find the exact information you need. However, here are a few steps you can take to improve your search:

1. Start by using specific search terms: Instead of searching for "teen abstinence government regulations," try using more specific keywords such as "federal government regulations on teen abstinence" or "state laws on teen abstinence."

2. Utilize advanced search techniques: Many search engines like Google have advanced search features that allow you to refine your search. Use quotation marks to search for exact phrases, use Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT) to combine or exclude keywords, and use specific filters for date ranges or government websites.

3. Explore government websites: Look for websites of government agencies or departments that may have information on the topic. For example, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention might have relevant information.

4. Consult reference librarians: Contact your local or college library and speak with a reference librarian. They are trained to help you find the information you need and may have access to databases or resources that are not freely available online.

5. Expand your search beyond the internet: Sometimes, the information you seek may not be accessible online. Consider looking for books, academic journals, or other offline resources that could provide the information you need.

Remember that researching specific and niche topics often requires persistence and a combination of various search strategies. Keep trying different approaches, and don't hesitate to seek help from experts in the field.