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HIP102 Research Skills Guide

Step 2: Your search strategy

You can find more relevant information by creating an effective search strategy. To do this, combine the keywords and synonyms you identified in your topic analysis from Step 1 with search operators and techniques. 

Get better search results

Common Search Techniques

Before diving into online searches, it’s helpful to understand the basics of search operators—special tools that guide how a search engine, Primo, or a database uses your keywords.

Search operators allow you to combine keywords from your assessment task in specific ways, helping you refine and target your search results effectively. Using these techniques will make your search strategy more precise and efficient.

For a detailed guide, visit: Searching in a Database

 Check the database you are using check their help section for their set of symbols

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