Developing Search Strategies

Transform your Search Vocabulary into a Database-Ready Search Statement

Now that you have systematically identified your search vocabulary, you are now able formulate a search strategy. The following list consists of techniques you can use to ensure a powerful, focused and effective search. No more scrolling through pages of results you don't want! While you will find that all databases offer these search features, there may be differences in formatting and procedures. Be sure to read the search help content for each database, to ensure that you are using the right formats and characters. It will save you time and effort in the long run.

Boolean Operators
Using Nesting
Using Wildcards (*) and Truncation (?)
Proximity Operators
Quotations
Limiters and Expanders

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