Boolean Operators and Modifiers

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Searching the internet and databases can be overwhelming! Knowing some of the search hacks will help you in your everyday pursuing the internet and with your academic researching.

Boolean Logic is a form of algebra that applies to words! Who knew that algebra would come in handy? Boolean logic connects your search words together to either narrow or broaden your set of results

• • The three basic boolean operators are: AND, OR, and NOT.

These three magic words can help to focus a search, particularly when your topic contains multiple search terms.

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Boolean Modifiers are used in addition to the Boolean Logic above.

• • The Modifiers are "", * and ()

Watch the video below for information on how and when to use them!