Answered By: Shelly Jablonski
Last Updated: Jan 22, 2024     Views: 142

Try narrowing your search by:

  •  publication date
  •  full text
  •  source type (article, book, video, etc.)

Another strategy to narrow your search is to try different keywords

  • For example, searching "global warming" in a database search box will provide all materials with the phrase "global warming" found in the abstract or in the text of the article. 
  • Try using different keywords to (1) find exactly what you are looking for or (2) add more keywords to the search.

For example, you can limit your search on "global warming" by using the following searches:

"global warming" and rivers

Or you can change the keywords and search:

"climate change" and rivers and temperature

As you read any articles or resources that you access, you may find other keywords to use to help you locate the specific information you want for your paper. If you need further assistance in locating articles, please connect with a librarian.

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