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Effective Internet Search Strategies--Developed by Annette Lamb, USI

Use a keyword, topic or idea. Be specific daycare
Use quotations for a phrase. "death penalty"
Use uppercase only for proper nouns. Avoid plurals Montana
Use an "*" as a wildcard (politician, political) politi*
A "+" plus sign means the search MUST include the word
A "-" minus sign means the search MUST NOT include the word
bulls +herford -chicago
AND means it must include both words teenager AND adolescent
OR means it must include either word teenager OR adolescent
AND NOT means all but this word weed AND NOT marijuana

For additional hints, read the "search tips" for each search engine.
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