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Database Search Strategies

Database Search Strategies

Stuck trying to find resources for your assignment? Use search strategies to find the right resources for your research.

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Select Keywords

Learn how to take pull out important concepts and ideas to determine keywords for your searches.

Use Boolean Operators

Learn how to narrow or broaden your search results using advanced search techniques.

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Use Truncation

Learn how to broaden your search to include various word endings and spellings.

Last Updated: Dec 15, 2021 1:16 PM
URL: https://guides.lib.uni.edu/database-search-strategies
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Topics : Basic Resources

Tags: boolean searching, broadening, help, keywords, research help, searching help, searching tips, truncation