boolean searching 2014
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Boolean searchingTRANSCRIPT
SearchingDatabases
w/ Booleansearching techniques
What is a database?
According to World Book online…
…a collection of related records or information, stored on a computer and organized to make any part of it accessible.
I can’t find anything on my topic!
•Spelling•Too specific in the search terms (phrasing)•Too broad•Using a database aligned with your topic•Key words vs. subject
Boolean Searching
Boolean researching
…creating a more useful
search statement.
For example:
You are looking for
information about the Kansas
City Chiefs and their dealings
with Native Americans
regarding their mascot.
Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City
Chiefs
49,481 17,283
Boolean operators
ANDOR
NOT
“ AND “
…narrows a search
Kansas City
Chiefs
1,161
Kansas City
Chiefs
Native Americans
2
“ OR “
…broadens or expands a
search
Kansas City
Chiefs
65,603
“ NOT “
…limits a search
Kansas City
Chiefs
48,320
Kansas City
Chiefs
16,122
Boolean operators
ANDOR
NOT
Research
Using
Peer-reviewed
Journals
Peer-reviewed:
•The article goes through an editorial process that involves review and approval of one’s peers.
Scholarly journal:
•Authored by academics for a target audience that is mainly academic
•Published by a recognized society with academic goals and missions
Any Questions?