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Research Tutorials & Videos (Credo Instruct): Module 3: Searching For Information

CREDO Module 3

Searching For Information

Enhance your Search!

Use Boolean operators (ANDORNOT), to further limit ideas, concepts and topics. Try some of the following to refine your search:

  • argument
  • attitudes
  • benefits
  • confronting
  • crisis
  • criticism
  • data
  • debate
  • ethics
  • issues
  • outcomes
  • outlook
  • policy
  • prevention
  • projects
  • reform
  • rights
  • research
  • statistics
  • theories
  • trend
  • viewpoint

Remember to use "quotation marks" around phrases for better searching.

Introduction

This module covers the basics of searching for information, including choosing the right source, identifying keywords, and employing search techniques.

The Search Is On!

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Google Search Tips

Google Search Operators

(adding symbols and words to your search)

Search Using Quotation Marks

To search for a phrase, to find words side-by-side in a particular order
Examples: "United States" "Civil War"

Search by Suffix 

To search for sites bearing a particular suffix, like .edu, gov., etc.
After typing your search terms, type the following:
site:.edu (will only show .edu sites)
site:.gov (will only show .gov sites)

Example: Civil War site:.gov

About Search Strategies