Module Contents

Introduction: What You'll Learn

Now, Get Curious!

Brainstorm to Select a Topic

Narrowing Your Topic

Identifying Keywords

Brainstorming: Your Turn

Power of Subject or Author Links in a Catalog Record

Subject Searches Defined

Keyword Searches Defined

Tips on Keyword Searching

• Phrases -- grouped with quote marks

• Connectors -- AND / OR

• Truncation & Wildcards -- * / ?
• Nesting -- grouping with (parentheses)

Search Tools: Library Catalog / Research Databases

Review: "Search Strategies for Your Topic"

Quiz #2