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What are database search techniques?

Please see our Research Process Guide for the Preparing to Search pages. These pages include information on the following search techniques: 

  • Search Limits
  • Keyword Searching
  • Boolean Operators
  • Phrase Searching
  • Truncation & Wildcard Symbols
  • Nesting
  • Proximity Searching
  • Field Codes
  • Subject Terms and Database Thesauri



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