Using Google for Research

Almost everybody knows how to use Google -- but not everyone knows how to use Google well. This guide will examine how to use Google to be a successful student.

This guide will talk about many areas related to using Google to find information, particularly when it comes to academic sources. The different pages will discuss:

• Finding information in Google compared to the Learning Commons' subscription databases.
• Search tips and tricks to use Google more effectively.
• Identifying the parts of a web address for a site found using Google.
• Evaluating a website to decide whether or not to use it.
• Citing a website in MLA or APA style.
• Other helpful tools in Google besides its basic search function: Image search, Google Scholar, Trends tracking, etc.
• Privacy concerns when using Google.