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Research Basics: Construct Searches

This guide illustrates the basic steps of the research process. Follow these steps to search for library resources related to your topic.

How to Construct Searches

These tutorials will illustrate how to create proper searches. The use of Boolean Operators (And, Or, Not) and phrase searches will help you receive better results and make your searches more efficient.

Phrase Searching

"Tips and Tricks: Phrase Searching" by NCSU Libraries is licensed CC BY-SA 3.0 US

Using Boolean Operators - AND, OR, NOT

"How Library Stuff Works: Boolean Operators (AND OR NOT)" by Ronald Williams Library, Northeastern Illinois University  is licensed under Creative Commons.

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