1. Boolean operators are useful when tying more than one keyword together.
(Finds results with ALL of these words)
(Finds results with EITHER of these words)
(Finds results WITHOUT the word after NOT)
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2. Always try synonyms when searching with keywords
o Hip-hop, rap, urban music, or r&b
o Children, kids, or toddlers
**Keep in mind: do not use long phrases when searching**
Ex. Don't search :The most affordable cars to purchase
Try searching: affordable cars
Ex. Don't search: Major symptoms people experience with the common cold
Try searching: common cold symptoms
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3. An article can still be useful even if your search terms do not appear within an article’s title.
The terms can still appear within the article itself.
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Extra Tip: Use Limiters!
Taking this extra step will increase your chances of finding what you're looking for.
Limiters: AGE, GENDER, ITEM TYPE, PUBLICATION DATE, ETC.
Using a database's limiter options can bring your results of 4.000,000 down to 1,000!
(Ebsco Limiter Menu)
**Each database will have its own limiter menu style.
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