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This document discusses Boolean search operators that can be used to refine searches in databases and on Google. It explains that Google automatically searches with the AND operator and does not require its use. The OR operator expands a search to include multiple terms with the same meaning, while the NOT operator excludes unwanted results. Phrases should be enclosed in quotation marks and search terms can be grouped using parentheses. To limit searches to .edu or .gov sites, those domain qualifiers can be added to a search query. The document also provides information on the reliability of different internet domain name suffixes like .edu, .gov, .org, .com, and .net.

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Boolean and Doman Handout

This document discusses Boolean search operators that can be used to refine searches in databases and on Google. It explains that Google automatically searches with the AND operator and does not require its use. The OR operator expands a search to include multiple terms with the same meaning, while the NOT operator excludes unwanted results. Phrases should be enclosed in quotation marks and search terms can be grouped using parentheses. To limit searches to .edu or .gov sites, those domain qualifiers can be added to a search query. The document also provides information on the reliability of different internet domain name suffixes like .edu, .gov, .org, .com, and .net.

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Boolean Searching in Databases and Google

Google Search Tips



No need to use AND. Google automatically
searches this way.

OR expands your search. Search multiple
words with the same meaning. Example:
revolutionary war OR American revolution

NOT excludes unwanted search results.
Use the minus sign.
Example: Samuel Adams -beer

Use to keep phrases together.
Example: I have a dream

Use parentheses to group search terms.
(revolutionary war OR American revolution)
(battles OR skirmishes)

To find only education or government sites,
type site:.edu or site:.gov as part of your
search.


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.gov (Government Entity)

Internet Domain Names

Restricted to U.S. government sites. (Ex. archives.gov)


.edu (Educational Institution)

More
Reliable

Must be from a department or research center to be


considered credible. (Ex. avalon.law.yale.edu/)

.mil (Military)

Used by the various branches of the Armed Forces of the U.S.


.org (Organization)

Traditionally these are non-profit organizations that are


generally considered credible and unbiased. Although needs
to be evaluated more. (Ex. redcross.org)

.com (Commercial Intent)

Used by commercial business. Can be purchased by anyone.


(Ex. history.com)

.net (Network)

Generally reserved from networks and Internet Service


Provider, although has become a catch all for sites not fitting
under other domains. Information on these sites should be
carefully evaluated. (Ex. comcast.net)

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Source:

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Reliable

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