Search strategy builder

This tool is designed to teach you how to create a search string using Boolean logic. While it is not a database and is not designed to input a search, you should be able to cut and paste the results into most databases’ search boxes.

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Name your concepts    
Search terms Search terms Search terms
List alternate terms for each concept.
  • These can be synonyms, or they can be specific examples of the concept

  • Use single words or place "short phrases" in quotes

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