Other Techniques

SEARCHING for Information

Types of Search Tools

Search Techniques

Identify Concepts and Keywords

Boolean Operators

Truncation and Wildcards

Phrases and Word Proximity

Keywords vs Subject Headings

Other Techniques

Field Searching

Search Multiple Databases Simultaneously

Search Statement

Suggested Reading/Sources Consulted

Other Techniques

There are many other techniques that you may choose to use in your database searching. Below are a few you may consider.

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