Search Tips and Tools

  • How to Use Google and 10 Ways to Get More Out of Google--Here are two little tutorial programs on using Google and getting the most out of your searching experiences. (Created by Adam Young)

  • Electronic Searching-- A brief tutorial that explains the Boolean Logic of electronic searching. (Created by Jessa Schweitzer)

    Documentation

  • How to do research (Secondary)--Shows you how to cite your sources and research your papers--Includes Citation Maker.

  • How to do research (Elementary)--Shows you how to cite your sources and research your papers--Includes Citation Maker.

  • For instructions on documenting Internet sources, visit Citing Internet Resources (Created by Kayla Kehrli)
    Effective Internet Search Strategies--Developed by Annette Lamb, USI
    Use a keyword, topic or idea. Be specific daycare
    Use quotations for a phrase. "death penalty"
    Use uppercase only for proper nouns. Avoid plurals Montana
    Use an "*" as a wildcard (politician, political) politi*
    A "+" plus sign means the search MUST include the word
    A "-" minus sign means the search MUST NOT include the word    		 bulls +herford -chicago
    AND means it must include both words teenager AND adolescent
    OR means it must include either word teenager OR adolescent
    AND NOT means all but this word weed AND NOT marijuana

    For additional hints, read the "search tips" for each search engine or visit Search Engine Watch learn more about search engines, how they work and how to use them.
    General Search Tips and Suggestions

  • FindSpot--Helpful search tool that lists various search engines and provides examples for use them.

  • Finding Information on the Internet--A useful tutorial from the UC-Berkley on searching the Internet.

  • The Four Nets for Better Searching--Here is a useful guide to searching for just the right page (especially for Goggle users).

  • Michael's Internet Finding Tips-- This page is filled with handy search tips. This is a fun, student-friendly page of hints for getting the most out of the Web.

  • Spider's Apprentice--Tips on Searching the Web utilizing many popular search engines. Including searching tips and a guide to rating the search tools.
    Updated By Jacob Werner 12-3-08
    East Buchanan Community School Tech Team
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