This document provides an overview of how to use Google search effectively. It explains that Google was founded in 1996 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin as a research project at Stanford University. It describes how Google searches work by sending spiders to crawl the web and index pages based on keywords, page rank, and other factors. The document offers tips for using Boolean operators, phrase searching, and the advanced search features to refine results. It also provides guidance on evaluating the quality and reliability of websites found in search results.
13. Basic Google Search Screen Choose what to search Enter search terms here Click here when ready to start search Can choose to search only Canadian sites Set your preferences Automatically takes you to the first site in results URL- the website address Get more help with your searching Title of Web Page
16. Understanding Google Results Database searched Number of results Words searched Cached & Similar Pages Search terms in Bold Results current as of January 29, 2007
17. Image Search Results current as of January 29, 2007 Click on Images and then click on Search Click on Advanced Image Search for more options
18. Map Search Click on Maps and then click on Search Maps Shows location of Museum Results current as of January 29, 2007
23. Google Advanced Search Pearl Growing: Helpful when you find the perfect site and want more like it Allows you to search within Google Books or only for MAC computer stuff, etc.