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Pro-tips for Finding Sources

This workshop will review how to find sources using databases at GCC Library.

Pro-tip #2: Use advanced search strategies in a library database or OneSearch

Advanced Search Strategies

While using a library database or OneSearch, use the Advanced Search screen and make use of...

  • Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT)
  • Limiters (peer-reviewed, publication date, etc.)

Boolean Operators and Other Limiters

Link search terms together with "AND" to focus/narrow results

                            EbscoHost database advanced search box showing how to use "and" to link search terms.

Link search terms together with "OR" to expand/broaden results

   EbscoHost advanced search box using OR between similar keywords to expand results

Use limiters to further designate exactly what you want!

  • By date range

    EbscoHost limiter to filter articles by publication date

  • By source type

     EbscoHost limiter to filter results by source types

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