Google is a search engine that searches web pages for search terms entered by users. It ignores punctuation and capitalization in searches. Users can search for specific file types like PDFs or PowerPoints using "filetype:" and exclude words using "-". Searches can also be narrowed to a specific site using "site:" or find related pages. Word order matters when using Boolean operators like AND and OR. Using search tips like these will help users conduct more efficient research on Google.

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“Google it … “
Villanova Libraries

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Google is a search engine
It searches web pages for your search terms

3. Tips …
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Ignore spelling
Google ignores
punctuation
Search by file
type
filetype:ppt
filetype:pdf
filetype:xls
Ignore words
-nuts
Search with an
exact phrase
“criminal code”
Google is not
case sensitive
new york
Search within a
specific site
site:edu
site:smh.com.au
Find related
pages
related:csiro.au

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Tips …
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Search similar
terms
~poison
Specify
timerange of
results
2012..2013
Show results
with particular
word in title
intitle:velocity
Return results
by particular
author
author:smith
Word order
matters
AND OR
AND finds both
terms on page
OR finds one or
the other

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Finally …
Research takes time; however, using these tips will make
you more efficient and effective!