How to develop a search strategy

Summary

Key points to remember when developing a search strategy:

• Be as specific as possible about what you are looking for
• Become familiar with the phrases and concepts using background information, your textbook, reference tools and QuickStarts
• Divide your question into concepts for searching
• Think about and look for alternative search terms
• Review your strategy and your results
• Use what you've found to find more information

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