1. Presented by: Eric Tam Gina Pak Paul Pietkiewicz Mitra Sadat-Akhavi

2. Overview Introduction Getting Started Google Syntax

3. Introduction Google’s Creator and Name Google is one of the most used search engine that enables users to search the Web, Usenet, and images through the Internet. Google organizes the search results by the most number of visitors around the web.

4. Getting Started Step1. Open your browser (Internet Explorer, Netscape, Fox or Opera) Example below only shows how to use Internet Explorer:

5. Getting Started Step2. Type the URL on the address bar: http://www.google.com http://www.google.com

6. Google Syntax Syntax helps the users narrow-down their search results Sample Syntax Keywords: And “+”, Negative “- ”, “OR”, synonym:, define:, …

7. Example of +/- Syntax Step1: Type the keyword in the Google text box. i.e. cars Step2: With a space in between the keyword use the + syntax and type a more specific word relating to the keyword that is a common recurring words relating to the keyword that you want keep. i.e. +Honda

8. Example of +/- Syntax cont… Step3: if needed to narrow down your search further with a space use the – syntax and type a more specific word relating to the keyword that is a common recurring words relating to the keyword that you want eliminated. i.e. –Civic Step4: with your mouse click the Google search button

9. Results

10. Thank You Q&A