General Search Strategies
While the requirements of every research project will demand a unique set of search terms, there are some standard guidelines for using search terms and keywords in a database. The process begins with selecting appropriate terms to use during the search, making adjustments to those terms as needed to obtain the types of sources your project requires.
The guide linked below offers suggestions for beginning the research process, starting with choosing a relevant set of search terms. Check out our General Search Strategies tutorial.
