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- Type in a query or search statement. Use the separate search boxes to enter different concepts.
- 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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