The worksheet below discusses how to create a search using keywords and boolean operators (AND / OR).
Once you have a topic in mind, it's a good idea to run some searches to see what research exists on that topic. To get the most out of the library databases, plan your searches. You'll need to identify the key concepts in your research question, and then determine if you are using the most effective keywords. The Database Search Strategy Worksheet can help you plan this out.
