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There are two main ways to find different information...
There are two main ways to find different information...
1) Change your starting point.
1) Change your starting point.
2) Change your keywords.
2) Change your keywords.
(words you use to search)
(words you use to search)
1a) Start by trying a general library online database.
1a) Start by trying a general library online database.
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1B) Start with Google.
1B) Start with Google.
While you have experience with Google, experiment with using different keywords (see below).
While you have experience with Google, experiment with using different keywords (see below).
2a) Try different keywords when searching.
2a) Try different keywords when searching.
For instance, try synonyms and related terms.
Example: If you are researching street art, you might also search:
graffiti
urban art
public art
Also, if a street artist has a legal name and an artist name, try searching both ways.
2b) Add context terms to your keywords.
2b) Add context terms to your keywords.
Example: If you are researching a street artist, try searching:
[street artist name] biography
[street artist name] timeline
[street artist name] artwork
[street artist name] facts
NOTE: For online databases, adding context terms may limit search results too much. Using less keywords often works best with online database searching.
Below is a list of search context terms you may consider adding to your keywords. Feel free to think of others!
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