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Google’s advanced operators for journalists

By admin ⋅ June 19, 2009 ⋅ 5 comments

Confusion is rife about how and when you can use Google’s advanced operators. Used effectively they can transform your research by helping you get better results faster.

New UK search engine – insite talks to lead programmer

By admin ⋅ October 10, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

The beta version of the new UK-based search engine MSE360 has attracted praise from both sides of the Atlantic with a three-tier display, clean design and other unique features such as virus alerts. I caught up with its Lead Programmer Daniel Clarke to talk about his plans, what MSE360 can offer journalists and researchers, and how a UK search engine can find elbow room in a crowded market. “Google is entrenched in the minds of the British population, and that’s the main challenge for us. We’ve got to change the perception that Google has all the answers,” he told us.

Hakia Semantic Search Taps Librarians for More Credible Results – Mashable

By admin ⋅ October 7, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Interesting post from Mashable about developments at Hakia – a semantic search engine that is focusing on verified results to deliver trustworthy results.

New UK Search Engine – MSE360

By admin ⋅ October 7, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

New UK-based search engine launched. Detailed review coming soon.

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Get to grips with advanced techniques

Colin's next Advanced Internet Research course will be held in July 2009 - dates soon. This course covers advanced search engine techniques, investigative strategies, making the most of social networking and social bookmarking sites and much more. This course is delivered in partnership with journalism.co.uk.

For more details see the journalism.co.uk course page.

"This course has really broadened my mind on ways to use the internet. It was fascinating and hugely helpful." - Alexandra Culliford. European Service Network. May, 2008.

"I found this course both enjoyable and educational – the presentation style was informal yet effective and it was most beneficial being in a small group. The tutor is clearly highly experienced and proficient in the subject and his enthusiasm for it came through." - Michelle Marshall, editor of European Cleaning Journal. February, 2009.

"Brilliant course, packed full with information, practical advice and tools." - Tara Evans. This is Money. 2008.