Combine Search Terms
Article databases use more advanced search syntax than web search engines. Understanding how they are different can make it easier to manipulate your search results.
Use the Advanced Search option within the database for best results.
AND narrows down your results because it only finds items that include both search terms as a keyword.
Example: college students AND risky behavior
OR expands your results because it finds items that include either one or both search terms as a keyword.
Example: climate change OR climate variability OR environmental impact
NOT makes your results more specific by excluding words that aren't relevant to your search.
Example: renewable energy NOT Solar
Combine each to create a detailed search for very specific resources
Research databases are tools for finding the articles you need. They do the following:
The Research Process:
Click on The Research Process for more help!
Scholarly (Peer-Reviewed) Academic Journal Articles | Trade Publication Articles | Popular Magazine & Newspaper Articles |
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