Using keywords, "Advanced Search" and Filters

Keywords

To find effective keywords for researching a topic, start by breaking your research question into its main ideas. For example, if your question is “How does social media affect the mental health of teenagers?”, your key concepts are social media, mental health, and teenagers. Think of synonyms or related terms for each, like Instagram or TikTok for social media, well-being for mental health, and adolescents or youth for teenagers. Using different combinations of these keywords in your searches can help you find more relevant and varied results.

Advanced Search

Advanced Search in a database gives you more control over your search results. It lets you combine multiple keywords or phrases using filters like date, publication type, subject, or author. You can also use Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT) to narrow or broaden your search. This helps you find more specific, relevant information faster than using a basic search.

Filters

Using filters in a database helps you narrow down your search results to find exactly what you need. Filters let you limit results by date, source type (like scholarly articles or news), subject, language, and more. This saves time and makes your research more efficient by removing irrelevant or outdated information.

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