GEOG 100
Introduction to Geography
Improving your database searching
Searching databases effectively
Choosing key words
Subject searching
Combining Ideas
Searching for Phrases
Truncation and Wildcards
How can I improve my search?
Using your search results
See what you've learned

How are databases organized?

  • Printed databases, like phone books, are often organized in alphabetical order.

  • Online databases are organized using fields such as author, title, or subject heading. To make your searches more effective, try searching specific fields.

 

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