i3 INTERNET LA01 - Searching

Although Google will more often than not provide you with what you are searching for, it is not ALWAYS the case. Searching different search engines, such as Yahoo! search or Exalead may help you find what you are looking for.

*Keep in mind different search engines use different search commands.

Some key pointers that will help narrow your search are:

•    enclose keywords in "double quotation marks" to form a phrase

•    use boolean logic, (see basic boolean search tips)

•    common words are usually ignored, so use + in front of the word to include it in your search

•    use specific sub-links i.e web | images | maps to help narrow your search

•    use OR. OR searching requires OR to be written in capital. It can be used 
     between single words and  phrases enclosed in quotes: e.g. california OR
     oregon OR "pacific coast" "global warming" OR "greenhouse effect

•    use * or _ as wildcards to substitute missing initials or words. i.e * poppins

Every search engine is different, and will give you different results, so if you can't find what you're looking for with the first search engine that you try, try another. It's easy to skim the surface of your favorite search engine and only use the most prominent features, however, most search engines have a wide variety of advanced search options tools and can help make your searches more productive.

References
Recommended search engines, (2012). Retrieved from http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/SearchEngines.html