Finding Articles
Searching Databases
The goal of a successful search is to retrieve all of the information relevant to a research question without retrieving irrelevant information. This requires creating an effective search string.
1. Identify main concepts from the research question.
2. Brainstorm alternative words and phrases.
3. Create search strings using Boolean Operators.
4. Consider the interdisciplinary aspect of your question and chose the relevant subject databases.
Boolean Operators
