Search Tips and Academic Research Links
Searching
the internet can be a long and tiresome activity. There are a
number of search engines such as Google and Bing which are commonly
known. There are other area specific search engines for
categories such as libraries. Here are a few tips and some links
to help you refine the methods you use to search for specific
information on the internet.
Defining a word: In the search box type "define ____" (without the quotes) to get an immediate definition for a word.
Translating a word: In the search box type "translate ____ from
English to ____" (without the quotes) to get an immediate translation
of a word, or "translate ____ from Spanish to English" (without the quotes).
Math problem: In the search box type "2 + 1 =" (without the quotes) and hit Enter to get the answer.
Narrowing
a search: Use quotation marks before and after what you want to
search for to narrow down the search--do this in the search box.
Time: Type the city and state followed by the word "time" (without the quotes) to get an immediate time for a city.
Weather: Type a city and state followed by the word "weather" (without the quotes) to get immediate weather for a city.
How to Get the Best Results from a Web Search Link
10 Tips for Smarter Web Searching Link
ACADEMIC INFORMATION Link
Noodle Tools Link
A Variety of Internet Search Engines Link
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