Power Searching with Google
Master advanced search techniques to find info quickly-create effective queries and use Google’s advanced tools to become a power searcher
Master advanced search techniques to find info quickly-create effective queries and use Google’s advanced tools to become a power searcher
Power Searching With Google teaches you how to become an advanced searcher who can find information quickly, effectively, and accurately. Taught by Daniel Russell, a Google Search engineering team member since 2005, this course covers everything from search basics to advanced techniques. You'll learn how to create effective queries using the right keywords, understand how Google's index works, utilize advanced operators like intext: and filetype:, determine website credibility, leverage image searches in innovative ways, and access scholarly information through Google Scholar and Books. Each unit focuses on a fundamental aspect of online research, equipping you with guided and precise search skills essential for when the stakes are high. Whether you're researching for academic, professional, or personal purposes, these power searching techniques will dramatically improve your ability to find exactly what you need online.
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What you'll learn
Learn to create effective search queries by choosing the right keywords Understand how Google builds its index and delivers relevant results Master advanced search operators to narrow and refine your searches Develop skills to evaluate website credibility and information accuracy Utilize image searches in innovative ways beyond basic lookups Access scholarly information effectively through Google Scholar Learn specialized techniques for extracting information from Google Books Combine various search methods to solve complex information needs
Skills you'll gain
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Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to advanced search techniques using Google. It covers the fundamentals of creating effective search queries through proper keyword selection and understanding word order importance. You'll learn how Google's search index works and how to leverage advanced operators like filetype:, site:, and intext: to narrow your searches. The course explores different content modes including Web, News, Images, and Videos, and teaches you how to evaluate website credibility. Special features covered include Google Scholar for academic research, Google Books for literature searches, image-based searching, and practical shortcuts for weather, flight information, and calculations. You'll also learn about regional search limitations, translation tools, and common search misconceptions. By the end of the course, you'll have mastered how to combine various search methods for optimal results and developed strategies to continuously improve your search skills.
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Instructor
2 Courses
Search and Sensemaking Expert
Daniel M. Russell is a Senior Research Scientist specializing in Search Quality and User Happiness at Google. With a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Rochester, he has focused on understanding how people search for and make sense of online information. He has authored The Joy of Search and teaches effective search strategies through his popular MOOCs, which have reached millions of learners. His expertise spans online search methods, human-computer interaction, and sensemaking, aiming to enhance user experiences with large information systems.
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