So far, we have looked at how search operators, truncation, keyword- and phrase-searching, and field searching can narrow or broaden your search.
Search limiters are another important way to narrow a search, and most databases offer a range of limiters that you can use as part of your search, or after you have your results.
| Common limiters | Other limiters (will vary according to the database) |
| Full-text | Language |
| Peer-reviewed | Article type |
| Date | Humans |
| Topic | Evidence-Based Practice |
To find limiters to add to your search, look for tick-boxes and drop-down menus on the main search page.
To find limiters to refine the results of a search, look for headings and lists to the left (usually) or right of your results list.
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