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= How to Research using Google =

Operators

 * Use quotations around words or phrases that you would like to find exact within your results.
 * For example, "Linear Equations" will yield results with only that phrase in it as oppose to searching __Linear Equations__ which will give you results that include //linear, line,// and //equations, equal, equivalent//.
 * If you put words such as "do", "from", "I", and "a" that are normally ignored in searches will be considered when they are within quotes.
 * Using + in front of words that you definitely want in your search results.
 * This helps when you are using abbreviations and words that Google usually does not account for.
 * Using - in front of words that you do not want in your search results.
 * Example: searching //dolphins// will give you websites on dolphins football as well. So if you search //dolphins -football// you will get only results that do not include football.
 * Using ~ in front of words that you would also like to search for synonyms.
 * Example: searching //~guide// will give you results that include guide, help, tutorial, or tips.
 * Using OR and | to find results that have one or the other or both of your search terms.
 * If you want to have one phrase or another, put the phrases in individual quotations with the OR operator in the middle.
 * Example using OR: "The Sing Off" OR "Glee
 * Example using |: "The Sing Off"|"Glee"

Things to Help your search

 * Use more words in your search that you want to see in your results.
 * Search "Java Coffee" not just "Java" because you will end up with results about Java Programming, Java Indonesia, and Java Language.
 * Think of the //who, what, where, when, why,// and //how// in order to narrow your search.
 * These responses are key to helping narrow your search.
 * Make your words choices clear and concise so that they produce accurate results.
 * Less, more accurate words are often better than a lengthy phrase.
 * Consider the spelling corrector.
 * Is it what you wanted to include?
 * Is that the word that you meant?

Things to Avoid

 * Using a QUESTION as your query
 * Do not use: What is the Pythagorean Theorem
 * Use: Pythagorean Theorem
 * Using the words "do", "from", "I", and "a"
 * Google automatically ignores these words, so it is unnecessary to include them.
 * Also, if you are using them, you are likely searching other terms that are unnecessary that Google will search.
 * Using words or phrases that are relevant, but will generate results outside of what you want.
 * For example, you might be searching __Articles about Lion Cubs__, but you will see results that just contain the words //articles about.//
 * More phrases that should be avoided are "discussions of", "documentation on", and "pages about".

Websites that are not credible for research

 * ASK YOUR TEACHER FOR A MORE SPECIFIC LIST**
 * Yahoo Answers
 * Ask.com
 * Wikipedia
 * Any comments on a discussion/chat
 * Any personal blog

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