Introduction

Databases

Database Selection

Start the Search

Advanced Search Techniques

Boolean

Truncation

Wildcards

Phrase Searching

Limiting

Adapt the Search

Checklist

 

 

Advanced Search Techniques

Nearly all databases have an advanced search option that lets you do sophisticated searches by combining the various concepts you have already identified for your search using terms like AND, NOT or OR.

Academic Search Elite Advanced Search Screen

The advanced search mode will also allow you to specify which fields you want to search, including author name, article title, subject, journal name etc.


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