Google for Beginners

Posted on January 26, 2008
Filed Under Tutorials

Some useful tools and resources for getting the most out of your googling…

Boolean Searching on the Internet Database searching is often based on the principles of Boolean logic. Google is no exception which makes this primer particularly useful.
The Essentials of Google Search From Google these pages cover everything from choosing search terms through using the advanced search option.
Google Tutor Tips and tutorials including a Google Search Manual that covers basics like building a search query and adding basic operators to more advanced stuff.
Google Guide This online tutorial is made up of easy to digest chapters with plenty of examples and problems to work through, up to expert levels. Includes a useful two-page quick reference.
Google People Search [Wendy Boswell, About.com] An overview of using Google to find people.

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