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Four Search Strategies for Library Research

This module introduces you to 4 effective search strategies for library research
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· Nov 6, 2012
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Library Database Search Strategies

In this video, you will learn how to: • Develop keywords based on your topic • Utilize Boolean operators to make search strings • Cultivate awareness of disciplinary jargon • Mine for additional keywords View more Mason Libraries videos and guides at: https://library.gmu.edu/tutorials/student-tutorials View a transcript of this video ...
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· Aug 24, 2022
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Basic Search Strategies for Systematic Reviews

University of Alabama librarians Karleigh Riesen, Lance Simpson, and Alex Boucher will demonstrate the search strategies & concepts necessary for an effective review. Among other things, we will discuss identifying relevant databases, keyword searching, search filters, field searching, and the use of controlled vocabulary. To view the ...
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· Oct 23, 2020
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Using the Online Library: Search Strategies

This video will introduce what a search strategy is, and how to create and use a search string to find the most relevant resources for your research.
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· Jul 15, 2019
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Advanced Searching: Creating a Search Strategy

In this video, we're going to talk about creating a search strategy from your paper topic or your research question.
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· Sep 27, 2021
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Documenting (& saving) your search strategy

This clip gives an overview of why it can be useful to document and/or save your search strategies, and offers various suggestions for how to do this. SCU Library. March 2015
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· Mar 24, 2015
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Developing a Search Strategy

A video from the MC Library on building a simple search strategy using the Boolean operators.
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· Jul 25, 2023
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Develop a PubMed Search Strategy for a Systematic Review

Learn how to develop a PubMed literature search strategy for a systematic review. For details on the search building blocks, check this video playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMYfl7M-GigRP2undYRh__3JKuweNjDrT 00:00 Introduction 00:34 Building blocks 00:48 -- Search modes 01:15 -- Search terms 01:35 -- Search operators 03:53 ...
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· Oct 30, 2020
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Creating a search strategy

See the full tutorial for quizzes, hands-on practice, and extra resources: https://j.mp/3cpWFUq
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· Apr 24, 2020
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Library Catalog Search Strategies for Social Work Students - Tutorial

This tutorial provides social work students with skills needed to effectively search the Tulane University Library catalog. Presented by Scholarly Engagement, Tulane University Libraries https://library.tulane.edu/locations/scholarly-engagement Tutorial created by Kay P Maye, Scholarly Engagement Librarian, Social Sciences and Data #tulane # ...
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· Aug 18, 2023
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Boolean Searching Basics

How Boolean searching works in library databases and catalogs. Includes examples and resources.
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· Jul 7, 2011
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Information Searching Techniques

Searching for information is a trial and error process. You'll need to try different search terms, databases and techniques, and see how your results change. Watch this video for useful techniques that can help improve your search. Key links from the video: - Learn more about searching: https://www.deakin.edu.au/library/skills-for-study ...
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· Jun 14, 2019
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This MeSH tutorial will dramatically improve your literature search on PubMed

In this video tutorial, you will learn how to use MeSH terms to improve your literature search in PubMed. MeSH terms significantly boost your literature search results and optimize your search strategy in PubMed. Learn how to use MeSH terms to improve your Systematic Reviews or other scientific/medical publications! To learn more about ...
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· Feb 22, 2021
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Using LibSearch | University of West London

Learn about how to use the LibSearch search engine.
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· Jul 18, 2021
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Quick Tips & Shortcuts for Database Searching

This video covers concepts related to searching within academic research databases, using EBSCO's Academic Search Complete and ProQuest Central as examples. Concepts covered are: using the advanced search, limiters, Boolean operators, citing from a database, and more. Concepts related to information literacy and research skills are covered ...
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· Feb 6, 2013
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Guide to advanced search in Google Scholar

This quick guide and tutorial is meant to help users learn how to search more effectively in search engines like Google Scholar by using the Advanced search page and various search strategies and tips. The starting point is the basic search box. Among the search strategies and search tips covered are phrase search, Boolean operators or search ...
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· Mar 18, 2015
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Basic Search Strategies

In this video, you’ll learn more about using basic search strategies online. Visit https://www.gcflearnfree.org/searchbetter/google-search-tips/2/ for our text-based lesson. This video includes information on: • Using basic search strategies to find information on Google We hope you enjoy!
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· Jan 9, 2013
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Systematic Review Search Strategy | How to plan and present your search terms

When you develop your systematic review protocol, you need to describe your search strategy in detail. This video will show you what goes into the search strategy, how to search with keywords and how to figure out where all those text words and subject terms fit in. The information in this video is relevant whether you are conducting a ...
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· Nov 5, 2021
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Basic Searching in the USF Libraries Catalog

This video is a quick overview of what a library catalog is, and a few of the ways you can use it to find books, eBooks, and more from the USF Libraries.
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· Aug 25, 2021
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PubMed: Basics of Searching

In this lecture, we'll focus on the most common search techniques and demonstrate how to use them in PubMed. Specifically, we'll discuss using the Boolean operators AND and OR to combine search terms, nesting to group similar terms, truncation to search for words with multiple endings, and quotes to search for phrases.
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· Jun 25, 2020
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Cochrane SA Webinar Developing a search strategy for systematic reviews

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· Mar 30, 2019
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How To: Search the Library Catalog

This video walks through a basic search of the library catalog and points out useful filters and help resources. Questions? Ask a Librarian: https://libguides.uj.edu/ask
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· Aug 31, 2022
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PubMed: Identifying Search Terms

This lecture will cover strategies for identifying terms to include in your search, focusing on identifying search terms by scanning the results from a basic search, analyzing a few relevant articles, and using the MeSH database.
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· Jun 30, 2020
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Resources to prep for the Digital SAT (and bonus study strategies from a 1600 scorer!)

With the digital SAT right around the corner, and the already the new reality in some locations, what’s the best way to prepare? This is my list of resources that I used to study that I think will carry over well to the digital SAT, along with a strategy for making the most of all of the test prep content released by College Board so far ...
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· May 31, 2023
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Research 101: Searching is strategic

Doing academic research is hard, but there are some ways to make your searching more efficient and productive! For the complete Research 101 toolkit for librarians and instructors, visit http://guides.lib.uw.edu/research/UWresearch101/
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· Jun 13, 2014
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Literature Searching with Scopus

This video shows how to do a literature search in Scopus to find research articles. Have questions? Ask a librarian: https://libraries.towson.edu/get-help/ask. Table of Contents: 0:00 What is Scopus? 1:13 Accessing Scopus through the Cook Library website 1:54 Creating Your Search 2:05 Search Within 2:55 Search Terms 4:02 Add Search Box 5:44 ...
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· Aug 23, 2022
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Here's How I Got a 1600 on the SAT (Without Being a Genius)

Harvard and Stanford students reveal how to get a 1600 on the SAT with tips and tricks! In this video, we share ACTIONABLE TIPS so you can get a perfect 1600 score on the SAT without much studying! We include tips for getting a 1600 on the SAT reading AND math sections. We also give some special tricks for the new 2023 test and digital SAT test ...
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· Jun 19, 2023
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Search techniques: Truncation & Wildcards

Updated 2022 This video is taken from QUT Library's 'Study Smart: information research and literacy skills' tutorial. Module 2.2.2 Use search techniques http://studysmart.library.qut.edu.au/... This video is licensed by QUT Library under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike International 4.0 License (CC-BY-NC-SA) Transcript ...
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· Feb 21, 2022
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Turning your research question into a search strategy

This video talks you through the process of turning your research question into an effective search strategy. For more help with literature searching, visit the Researcher@Library webpages: https://library.leeds.ac.uk/researcher-literature-search-guide
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· Apr 1, 2016
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Search Strategies | Search Algorithms | Search Techniques in Artificial Intelligence Mahesh Huddar

Search Strategies in Artificial Intelligence | Search Algorithms in Artificial Intelligence | Search Techniques in Artificial Intelligence by Mahesh Huddar A* (A Star) Search Algorithm with Solved Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTG7NjQu0Qs A star Search Algorithm 8 Puzzle Problem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvWk0vgHijs A* star ...
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· Dec 7, 2022
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How Do I Develop an Effective Search Strategy?

This brief video explains how to develop an effective search strategy for database searching. Part of the InfoRhode Tutorial Series: http://www.uri.edu/library/inforhode
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· Sep 16, 2012
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The Cochrane Library Searching using PICOT

Indiana State University describes how to search the Cochrane Library using a PICOT.
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· Sep 15, 2014
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Library search guide - how to use - Browse resources A-Z | UWE Bristol

Find out how to use library search, and what is included.
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· Aug 27, 2020
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Medline Ovid: Advanced Searching

Hello and welcome to UTS Library's video on using the Advanced Searching features in Medline Ovid. Contact the UTS Library via chat, email, or phone for help and assistance with any of our services. https://www.lib.uts.edu.au/get-help/contact-us Copyright: UTS This video is shared under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license. For more information, visit ...
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· Feb 24, 2021
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Three Steps to Create An Effective Search Query

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. For more information, visit: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ Transcript: This video will demonstrate a three-step process you can use to create an effective search query. A search query is what you type into a search ...
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· Feb 22, 2023
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Copying Search Strategies from the Ovid Platform

Do you need to include your search history for an assignment? Would you like to keep track and share your search methods? This tutorial shows you how to quickly and easily copy your search strategy from databases on the Ovid Platform, which includes MEDLINE, EMBASE and PsycINFO
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· Aug 12, 2011
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How to get a perfect score on the SAT reading section: tips from a 1600 scorer

I scored a perfect 1600 on my latest SAT and I'm using this video to share all my advice for the reading section (it was the hardest section for me, so I have plenty of tips to help you guys out!). [NOTE: as of 2024, the paper SAT will no longer be proctored, and this video is based off of the old SAT, but much of its advice is still applicable ...
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· Nov 28, 2020
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Online Research: Tips for Effective Search Strategies

License: CC BY-NC-ND https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
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· Jan 20, 2016
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Cochrane Library - Using the Advanced Search

This short video demonstrates how to search the Cochrane Library using the advanced search option
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· Jun 9, 2021
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Intro to Literature Searching Video 1: Research Literature and Library Databases

**Apologies for sound issues during the introduction. The audio clears up during the full presentation. This is video one in a series for University of Louisville nursing students learning to develop search strategies and run literature searches for the first time. This first video provides an introduction different types of research literature ...
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· Aug 11, 2020
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Databases Literature Search Strategies Google Scholar, Science Direct, Scopus

The UWC Library Research Support & Scholarly Communications hosted a training session: Databases Literature Search Strategies: Google Scholar, Science Direct, Scopus. The presenter Anelisa Mente-Mpako demonstrates the use of Boolean operators for effective search results on Google Scholar, ScienceDirect and Scopus.
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· Nov 5, 2021
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Literature Search Basics

Learn more at https://mdanderson.libguides.com/literaturesearchbasics
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· Aug 27, 2021
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Searching with Boolean Operators

Learn how to create a search strategy using the Boolean operators, "AND" and "OR". Contact us https://www.lib.uwo.ca/contact/ for more assistance. Searching With Boolean Operators is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International license. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/deed.en_GB
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· May 30, 2017
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How to Do a Literature Search Part 1: Search Keywords | Searching for a Literature Review

This video is how to do a literature search part 1: search keywords. It is part 1 of 2 so make sure you are subscribed to see part 2: search strategy and carrying out the literature search Link to Part 2: https://youtu.be/LNNXJIwXPVk I recently learned about how to do a systematic review. While that is not something I will be doing for my ...
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· Apr 30, 2020
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Systematic reviews: how to manage your search results

Are you doing a systematic, scoping or literature review of any sort? This video shows you how to manually manage your search results using Endnote and Excel. Included are the exporting of references from PubMed, importing references into Endnote, and then using Excel to manage the lists of references. The same principles can be used with other ...
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· Apr 24, 2019
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Conducting a literature search using PubMed.

This video demonstrates the search process, starting with finding keywords and ending with executing the search and accessing the literature. Topics covered include advanced searching techniques, using filters in PubMed, and accessing literature through open access websites like PubMed Central. 1. Steps of the literature search process, 0:37 2 ...
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· Dec 31, 2015
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Using PICO to Structure Your Literature Search

PICO is method used to build a focused clinical question. You can use PICO to identify searchable concepts.
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· Sep 9, 2011
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SAT Reading tips for a 1600 - SAT Reading: The Ultimate Guessing Trick

In this Video, Infinity Prep teaches you how to NEVER run out of time on the SAT Reading section. This video includes SAT Reading Tips and Tricks and SAT Reading strategies to maximize your score. SAT Reading practice is an important step in improving your score. It's important to have your own SAT Study Plan for 2022 to improve your score. SAT ...
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· Jan 5, 2022
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Searching Effectively Phrase Searching & Truncation

In this two-part tutorial, you’ll learn strategies to help combine search terms into effective search strings. In part 2, you'll learn the strategies of phrase searching & truncation to put you in control of your results.
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· Aug 3, 2018
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Quick Tips: Searching the Library Catalog

You will find good resources, and tools for using them, searching the library catalog. Join our librarian, Mary, and walk through some searching tips, looking at databases, and strategies for quickly finding the material you need to write a good paper!
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· Feb 13, 2025