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In our daily lives, we often need to do research to solve a problem. We may need to find the best way to fix a problem with a car or to determine which car would be the best value for our money. We can research a vacation destination to gain information about the area we will be visiting. Moving to a new area? Find out about local school systems and property values.
Research is often used in business, too. We use research to explore new ideas, to gain knowledge, and to make informed decisions. How can we do research on Google in an effective manner that will get us the best and most relevant information?
- Use specific keywords. Think about what key terms would appear in the information you are searching for. Use quotation marks to search for exact phrases, if needed.
- Synonyms and variations. Including synonyms and variations will give you a broader range of results.
- Use filters. Google has search filters that will help you refine your results. These are available under “Tools” after you perform a search. You can ask to see only certain types of information, such as images or news.
- Search within a specific time frame. If you need recent information, you can use the data range filter to limit results to a certain time frame.
- Explore related search terms. At the bottom of your results, you will find a section that gives other search terms that may be related. This may give you additional keywords that you can use for your research.
Remember that you can refine your search by experimenting with different combinations of keywords until you find the most relevant information for your needs.
What tips do you have for doing research? I’d love to hear them!