Search Strategies

• Define your keywords: consider which synonyms and related terms would be useful
• Use what you already know: use the reading lists or references in your textbook.  Are there authors writing or conducting research in the field?
• Look at subject specific encyclopedias or dictionaries for more help with keywords or overviews of the topic
• Use Boolean to focus or expand your research
• Use FindIt@Flinders to find books, videos and articles: use keywords, truncation, phrase searching and subject headings
• Use databases to find more specific information if required: check the databases' help pages for information about keywords, truncation, phrases, subject headings etc.
• Evaluate your results and adjust the search or try a new search tool if required.

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