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Online Searching Tips and Tricks

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Learn about a variety of powerful search strategies that can help you save time and become more adept at finding what you need online.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • The data you need is just a few clicks away
1. Searching for Websites
  • Include Boolean operators and special characters
  • Use different search engines
2. Refining Results
  • Use search tools
  • Search within a site
  • Search within a page
3. Searching for Data
  • Look up data in the search bar
  • Calculate data in the search bar
4. Fixing Search Errors
  • Turn off autocomplete
  • View cached search results
  • Staying anonymous
5. Extending Search Skills
  • Find a search engine for specialized queries
  • Other places to search
Conclusion
  • Extend your computer skills

Taught by

Jess Stratton

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4.6 rating at LinkedIn Learning based on 484 ratings

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