Take it Apart: Identify key ideas & turn them into search terms
Example: fad diets and weight loss becomes diets AND fad OR weight control in the database
Think Outside the Box: Think about similar terms that may help find more results
Example: vitamins OR supplements will yield more results than searching vitamins.
Let Other People Do the Work: Library databases have a list of subject terms they use. These often appear in your search results, and can help direct you to more helpful results
Step Up to Advanced: Use the Advanced Search page to set up all your terms and limiters before searching.
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