The Search Strategy Builder is a tool designed to teach you how to create a search string using Boolean logic. While it is not a database and is not designed to input a search, you should be able to cut and paste the results into most databases’ search boxes.
Now copy and paste the above Search Strategy into a database search box.
This Search Strategy Builder code was developed by the University of Arizona Libraries (CCBY-NC-SA 3.0 US).
Use the worksheet above as an exercise to help you:
This thought process will provide you with strategic options to use when formulating a search or when your search results are not satisfactory, whether you are searching for books in a library catalog, articles in a specialized database, or websites when using Google or any general Internet search tool.
Search Strategy Tips and Tricks
When you find a really good article or book for your topic (whether or not you have immediate access to the complete item):
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