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2.2 An example search strategy


Identify and obtain information
	2.1 Define your search terms
	2.2 An example search strategy
	2.3 Search strategies
	2.4 Select an appropriate tool
	2.5 Keep up to date


	Glossary

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Some search tools use text boxes and drop down menus to help structure your search (see Option 1 below). Other search tools use free text areas that allow you to type in a search string (see Option 2 below)

Option 1
Enter keywords or phrases, select fields, and select operators

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Option 2
Enter keywords, phrases, or a Boolean expression

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Let's look in more detail at some of these search strategies.

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