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Research Camp: Using Google to Find Data Like an Expert

Research Camp: Using Google to Find Data Like an Expert

Presenter(s):
Julie Marcoux

You’ve probably used Google before. But do you know the expert tips and tricks that make Google a surprisingly effective tool for finding data on the topic of your choice? Learn exciting new search skills, assess the possibilities and limitations offered by Google data searches, and practice with an exercise. 

After attending or viewing the workshop session, you will be able to: 

  • Use Google operators (site, -, filetype) and various advanced Google search features to search for data, statistics, maps, or geospatial data. 
  • Adapt provided Google data/statistics or geospatial/mapping search templates to focus your searches on any topic of interest. 
  • Identify the benefits of using Google as well as the main limitations of using Google to search for data, statistics, maps, or geospatial data. 

This is a hybrid event.

Attend in-person: Rowe Building Room 3089
Attend online: Teams

Related LibGuide: Research Camp for Research Assistants, Teaching Assistants, and Grad Students by Lindsay McNiff

Date:
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Time:
10:00am - 10:45am
Location:
Rowe Building Room 3089
Audience:
  Graduate Students  
Categories:
  Research Camp     Workshops  

Registration is required. There are 24 in-person seats available. There are 18 online seats available.

Event Organizer

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Lindsay McNiff

Learning & Instruction Librarian
Killam Library, room 3627
lindsay.mcniff@dal.ca
902-494-4460
 

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