Creating a Search Strategy
Video tutorial| search strategy worksheet (Hunter College)
Narrowing or Broadening a Search
Too many results? Ways to broaden a search include:
- Combine more search terms using AND.
- Use more narrow search terms.
- Use relevant search limiters (e.g., specify publication date or type, limit search terms by search fields like 'title').
- Do not use OR or NOT.
Too few results? Ways to narrow a search include:
- Use fewer search terms.
- Use broader search terms.
- Remove search limiters.
- Combine relevant search terms using OR or NOT.
More search tips for broadening or narrowing a search.
Trouble finding sources on your topic?
This video may help you rethink your search.
