The document provides an overview of Google as a search engine, detailing its history, operational mechanics, and various search operators to optimize search results. It highlights the importance of using boolean operators and specific search techniques to refine queries. Additionally, it touches on advanced features and the capabilities of Google in retrieving information efficiently.

1. Google and the art of Googling Gerard Sylvester [email_address]

2. Do you need an introduction to Google? An Internet based search engine Created by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, 1973 HQ in Mountain View, California Has the one of the worlds biggest server farm Data centers in more than a dozen countries .. And you use we everyday!

3. How Google Works Its all about X Y Z X = Phrases Y = Adjacency Z = Weight .. Remember searches are not case sensitive

4. Use Boolean Operators All search engines accept boolean operators AND, OR, NOT Israel AND Palestine Obama OR Hillary (uppercase OR, |) Gandhi NOT sonia (- also works)

5. Other operator “ for exact phrase” + to force Google to include ignored words Can use parenthesis ( ) ~ for LIKE operations

6. Other operators …cont Numrange Ex: digital camera 10000..15000 Define operator Ex: define: Atmosphere Ask questions Ex: When was Gandhi born? Allintitle: Allintext: Allinurl: Global ~ warming (within 10 words range)

7. Other operators …cont filetype:pdf Site: Ask questions Ex: When was Gandhi born? Climate Change site:org OR site:edu Wildcards *global warming*

8. Advanced Google Services at -