Search Strategies
20-45 min.
Students will get hands-on practice using various search strategies including Boolean operators, quotation marks, filters, and more to find information and sources on a topic. They will discuss different types of sources and be able to identify which databases are likely to have the information and sources they need for their research.
Objectives:
- Identify and use a variety of search strategies including Boolean, subject headings, citation chaining, etc. to search for and find sources
- Select an appropriate search strategy for a given situation
- Select appropriate databases for research topic and needs
Sample In-Class Activities
- Search demonstration
- Individual or group practice
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