Take Your Research to the Next Level
Move beyond Google. Learn how to use scholarly sources, database logic, and smart search strategies.
Source Types Refresher
Search Strategy Builder
Search Strategy Builder
| Operator | Example | What It Does |
|---|---|---|
| AND | education AND policy | Narrows search: both terms must appear |
| OR | teen OR adolescent | Broadens search: either term appears |
| NOT | cancer NOT lung | Excludes: removes results with second word |
Narrowing Down a Topic
- Choose a specific angle
- Identify a timeframe or geographic scope
- Focus on a population or case
- Use advanced limiters in databases