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Developing Search Strategies
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Search Selected Access Tools

Factors affecting the composition of a search statement

Several factors affect what comprises an effective search statement. These factors are: the complexity of your topic, the access tool you are using, and the search interface for the access tool.

Effective search statement factors: 1. Topic--scope of topic; number of concept categories; number of related items 2. Access Tools--general or subject focus; records have citations, abstracts, or full text 3. Search interface--search types supported; boolean operators supported; advanced search features

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Contents
Introduction
Identify Key Concepts
Search Access Tools
Print Access Tools
Online Access Tools
Analyze Results
Revise Search
Other Strategies
End of Module
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