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Searching the Web

When searching the Web and the Online Databases, consider all possible words or phrases that best describe your topic. Include related words, variations of the word (plurals, spelling) and synonyms. Link concepts or keywords together.

Helpful sites selected by V.V. Librarians

Tutorials:

• Boolean Operators [A good explanation of the Boolean technique. Check out the whole tutorial; it is easy to follow and has wonderful recommendations. From Pandia Goalgetter.]
• Boolean Operators [By Duke University Libraries]
• Boolean Operators [By University Library Cal Poly Pomona]
• Deep Content Search Tutorial [Guide to Effective Searching of the Internet]
• Introduction to keywords and Boolean Operators
• SearchEngineWatch [Interested in the business of search engines? How they work? This site by Danny Sullivan includes engines' updates and other articles about search engines.]
• Search Terms Glossary
• Using AND, OR, NOT [By University of Nevada, Reno]

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