Google Searches
Multiple words are searched independently and not necessarily in order. Google defaults to putting “AND” in between each word of your search.
Quotation Marks can be used to narrow down results: Searches for an exact phrase.
Example: “Stop and Listen and Collaborate” will search for those exact words in those order.
Dash or subtract key - takes things out
Example: Cardinal =brings up sports teams
Cardinals -st =Takes out the st and removes St. Cardinals.
Ellipses allows for a range of time periods
Example: 1946..1956
OR. Adds one or the other, not AND.
Symbols
* acts like a wild card, if you don’t know the rest of a phrase (only one that needs a space)
$ only works for prices of things
# searches for trends
@ a specific person or website
Site:
Type after keywords to bring up a specific website
Example: black-footed ferret site:.gov (as opposed to “black-footed ferret”)
Example: Law school vs. law school site:asu.edu
Filetype:
Example: Life cycle of stars filetype:pdf
Could also use doc or jpeg
More options through advanced search
Advanced Search for details but has a lot of steps
Spelling and word order matters
Instant result panel shows up on right column (good for quick, easy information)
Can enter “Define” before a word, it will always define it.
Can enter “timer” and it will go right to it.
Example: 10 second timer (hit enter, and it immediately goes into that)
Type a movie title and get show times for nearest theater
Search Tools button: Can adjust how recently the information was posted (current events). Custom range for certain dates.
Image search: Under Search tools and Usage Rights, select “Labeled for Reuse” to get images that are not under copyright. Can also select by color. Also look for large pictures, for better resolution. Also try Creative Commons. (View video for details)
GMAIL and Drive: Little arrow to find options.
Google Scholar: Reputable searches from trusted sources. https://scholar.google.com/
Voice Search for spelling and definitions. Good for searching. Try "Photosynthesis" or another big word you are unsure how to spell.
A Google a Day (Difficult Scavengers hunt for students)