Reseach Tips

Research Tips:

Try these tips to find the information you’re looking for:

1. Put the exact phrase in quotation marks.

2 Use the minus sign to eliminate words from your search.

3. Similar words can be found by using the ~ symbol

4. Search for webpages that include multiple words by typing OR.

5. Try Google’s quick definition search feature. Define:apoplexy

6. Be site specific by using domain names such as: .edu .org .com .ca .gov

7. Search for both a topic and a type of information. Canada +maps

8. If you don’t find what you’re looking for in the first ten search results, change your search terms.

9. If you haven’t found some good information within ten minutes ask for help.