Save Time With These Research Techniques |
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| 1. Use the right tool for the right job and use a variety of tools | ||
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Use article databases
to find articles |
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| 2. Use Boolean logic to refine your search | ||
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Use AND to narrow your search
Use OR to broaden your search
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| 3. Use controlled vocabulary to focus your search | ||
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In Academic Search Elite browse in Subjects or use SU Subject in an Advanced Search to focus and limit your search In the Stewart Library Catalog use Subject Keyword. This will limit and focus your search using the controlled vocabulary in the Library of Congress Subject Headings In Google you can use the Web Directory and Categories |
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| 4. Ask librarians for help | ||
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Last updated on 08/17/2003 . Please send comments and suggestions to chansen@weber.edu