How do I select and use keywords in a database?

When you start your database search, it is easiest to start with the terms or words you already use or know.

These are called keywords. 

• Learn how to select and refine keywords in a database search. 

After you conduct a broad search with one or two of those terms you can look in the results to get ideas of other keywords or subject terms to try. 

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• How do I find articles on my topic?

Do you have other questions about database searching?  Ask a Librarian!