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Using keywords effectively is an important step in learning how to find sources. Several tips for deciding which keywords to use are:
All of these things will impact how well your keywords will match up with what you are trying to find.
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The below brief video will give you some tips crafting good search terms. Consider modifying your search terms if what you’re seeing doesn’t work for you.
The TCC Library "How do I?" guide is adapted from the Library DIY project created by Meredith Farkas, Amy Hofer, Lisa Molinelli and Kimberly Willson-St. Clair at Portland State University Library. Several Library "How Do I?" pages are adapted from pages within the Portland Community College Library "How do I" project, as well as the Oregon State University Libraries' Library DIY project.
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