This document provides tips for conducting effective creative searches to find information online. It suggests preparing by identifying key questions and words. Sketching a search involves using simple search engines and terms to get initial results. Quotation marks can be used to search for exact phrases. Advanced search tools and modifying terms, like excluding words, can sculpt searches. Different search engines and databases may return different results so variety is important. If initial searches don't provide what you need, reformulate the search or try another tool. Resources for further information on effective searching are also included.