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Search Mastery

Learn more about how search engines work and how to navigate search pages, tailor searches and search terms, and evaluate the information you find.

Navigating the SERP & Specialized Search Engines

So far, you've learned how search engines work and practiced several ways to improve your searches using search operators and the search tools menu. In this module, you'll learn even more about navigating the SERP to make the most of your search. You'll also get an overview of specialized search engines, including Google Scholar, Google Books, and reverse image search. 

This section of the guide will help you:

  • Describe parts of the SERP, including knowledge panels and automatic answers, and how that content is generated
  • Describe the purpose of and select specialized search engines appropriate to your task, including Books, Scholar, and reverse image search. 

Click through each section below to learn more about navigating the SERP and specialized search engines.