Searching for Information (Research for Academic Study)

This video considers how to conduct academic information searches more efficiently by identifying keywords, using boolean operators, and using other advanced search techniques, for searches conducted with library catalogues, online databases, and online search engines. Searching for information ▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 Intro 01:00 Identifying key words 02:16 Boolean operators 04:59 Advanced searches 09:40 Summary ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ You can identify keywords by: (1) brainstorming; (2) finding important words in the thesis statement (if you have written it); (3) finding important words in research questions (if you have any); (4)