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Introduction to Research

Step by Step Instruction on how to do a Research

Main Concepts of Search Strategy

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Keywords

Can't find enough materials for your research topic? Try applying the subject terms and synonyms:

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Boolean Operators

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Search Tips

Use an asterisk (*) to find different words with the same root word

The results will be: govern / governed / governing / governs

Find American and British variations

The results will be: Colour/Color

Correct Spelling

The results will be: Rowling /Rouling / Rokling / Robling

When searching a definition of a word, use "def:" 

When searching for a specific word combinations use "" quotation marks