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Keywords and Boolean
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Boolean Searching: Tips for Searching Catalogs and Databases
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Now that you've narrowed down your topic, how will you formulate an effective search strategy?
Think of keywords that describe what you want to research.
Identify synonyms, acronyms, and spelling derivations for your keywords
Boolean Cheat Sheet
Boolean Searching: Tips for Searching Catalogs and Databases
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