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Searching Strategies

Searching Strategies. Walden University Library. Introductions!. Nykol Eystad (speaking) Sommer Berg (chatting) QUESTIONS? Type them in the “Questions” box. This presentation is a live webcast of my computer

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Searching Strategies

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  1. Searching Strategies Walden University Library

  2. Introductions! • Nykol Eystad (speaking) • Sommer Berg (chatting) • QUESTIONS? • Type them in the “Questions” box

  3. This presentation is a live webcast of my computer • I’ll switch between PowerPoint and the Internet so you can watch me search databases • You will not be able to interact (click, scroll, type, etc.) with the browser • GoTo Webinar menu buttons will stay on the right side of your screen • This webinar will be archived for later viewing

  4. Agenda • Computers can’t think • Keyword searching in context • Indexes and Subject Headings • Boolean Operators (AND, OR, NOT) • Q & A

  5. Computers can’t think • Search engines have gotten better, but no search tool is as smart as you • Computers don’t understand the context or meaning of human language • Search engines are “literal minded” – what you put in is what you get out Nonprofit Nonprofit Nonprofit Not for profit

  6. When searching for “pop”… You find: You miss: Soda Coke Pop Soft Drinks Soda Pop Pop Music Mom & Pop Corner Stores

  7. Keyword searching • Keyword searching – the default almost anywhere – will look “everywhere” for your search terms, including: author names, summaries and sometimes even full text of an article (or book or website, etc.) • Keyword searching ignores context – unless we tell it otherwise…

  8. I ♡ Indexes • Sometimes a successful search is all about finding the right word or phrase to describe your topic • Subject indexes can be an invaluable tool for searching on a topic

  9. Boolean Operators • AND • Will only return results with both terms • Always makes a search more specific – fewer results • OR • Either term is OK, they don’t have to appear together • Always broadens your search – more results • NOT • Will not return search results that have the term listed after “NOT” • Good for narrowing searches; getting rid of results you don’t want

  10. Review • Keyword search: the issue of context • Subject Headings: explore terms • Boolean operators: complex searches

  11. Questions?

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