Boolean 

• Boolean is a searching technique useing operators to combine key words to produce a search.

Boolean Operators

• Adding these to your search will help to enhance your search.
• They are not as easy to use as other methods and are not understood by some search engines.
• AND is an inclusive search.
• OR will generate hits with either.
• NOT will generate hits that exclude a certain word
• When using these they need to be in all capital letters

Search engine math

• Search engine math is the technique of using symbols to combine key words to generate a search.
• It is used by all search engines and is very easy to learn.
• A link is provided for more information.

Math Symbols

• Using symbols such as these will generate searches that are more meaningful.
• The + is an inclusive search. When used between words it  will search for sites that include everything that has a  plus between it. An example would be: Cat+Dog This would generate hits that include both Cat and Dog.
• The - is an exclusive search.
• The parentheses will search for an exact word or phrase.

 Google

• Google is the most used search engine.
• It offers as advanced search that is easy to use.
• Also there is a help feature that offers alot of great information.

 Yahoo

• Yahoo is another widely used search engine.
• It also offers an advanced search that is easy to use
• They have a help feature that is easy to understand

 Ask

• Ask is another search engine that is used
• The advanced search feature is also very easy to use and help is available if needed.