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  • Type in a query or search statement. Use the separate search boxes to enter different concepts. Image Removed 
  • Some people prefer the Visual Search option.
  • Add Rows to accommodate Click on Add a Row to accommodate a search with more than three concepts at a time.
  • Use the * to truncate search terms. Example: therap* searches for therapy or therapies or therapeutical.
  • Revisit searches done during a search session with the Search History/Alerts option 

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Boolean Search tips

  • to search as a phrase, use "". For example "online social networks"
  • to connect synonyms, use OR. For example: facebook OR "social media"
  • use AND to connect concepts. For example: facebook AND "social engagement"
  • truncate endings of words with an *. For example: engag* finds engage; engages; engagement; engaging
  • If you only have a single search box and want to do a complicated search string, use (). "social engag*" AND (facebook OR "social media"). This is called nesting by librarians.



Before searching, choose limits from the default search page by scrolling down. Useful options include: Publication Type; Age Group, Language and Methodology.

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