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Introduction to Geography (32-101) - Travel Guide Resources

This guide accompanies Dr. Lane's travel guide assignment

Creating a keyword search

Keyword searching using Boolean Operators

  • AND - results must contain each word:  puppy AND kitten
  • OR - results contain either word:  (puppy OR kitten)
  • AND NOT (book searches) excludes word:  puppy AND NOT kitten

[ boolean operators ]

A search generator is available here
*Remember - spelling matters, the library search will not correct spelling*

Search strategy examples:

(DRC OR Congo OR "Democratic Republic of Congo") AND (customs OR traditions OR culture)

Romania AND (economy OR "financial system")

Finding articles from the library's homepage

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