Top Ten Database Search Tips Tutorial      


Introduction

Search Terms

Database Selection

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Subject Headings

Boolean

Truncation

Limiting

Adapt the Search

Web Concerns

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 Boolean: Connecting Between Search Terms

When you want to combine search terms, you will need to use what are called Boolean operators or connectors. This is best done using the advanced search mode.

You need to separate your search statement into concepts and enter them into separate search boxes. Use the search terms and subject headings that you've already come up with.

concept 1

concept 2

concept 3

concept 4

plagiarism

cheating

dishonesty

ethics

students

higher education

college

academic

university

combating

detecting

preventing

deterring

defining

 technology

computer software

Internet

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