Search Hacks

A quick guide for getting the most out of library search tools and academic databases

Brainstorm Search Terms

Create a list of keywords associated with your topic.

What else could it be called (synonyms)? What describes it specifically (hyponyms)? What is it related to broadly (hypernyms)?

Topics can be narrowed or broadened depending on the use of search terms.

General: monkeys

Narrower: howler monkeys

Broader: primates

Tutorial: Choosing & Using Keywords from Credo Info-Lit Core
Take a quick walk-through on picking and using search terms.