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The Joy of Search: A Google Insider's Guide to Going Beyond the Basics

by Daniel M. Russell

Thoroughly enjoyed getting into the mind of my former colleague and getting insight into his search process and approach.

Here are some of my favorite learnings from Dan's book:
  • Write down your research question before you start to research, both to clarify your thinking and keep you on track.
  • Names change - even within the scientific community. And make sure synonyms are appropriate for the time period! Find a recent reference to see if the current belief is the same as older beliefs.
  • Copy the boilerplate language when looking for the "next in a series document."
  • Be sure you know where your data comes from.
  • Checking Wikipedia in other languages to get additional perspectives and look for Wikipedia starred articles.
  • It's a good sign when publications admit their errors.
  • Use "Search in this book" in Google Books.
  • To avoid confirmation bias - look for another explanation or at least another point of view.
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