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OneSearch

OneSearch is your one-stop shop for getting started with academic research. 

OneSearch Tutorial

For more information about using OneSearch visit the Using OneSearch Resource Guide.

Search Tips and Strategies

Search operators help clarify, narrow, or broaden a search. Here are tips for using them in your searches: 

Common Search Challenges

Issue:  Solutions:
Too many results
  1. Make search more specific by using AND to add additional keywords and context (ex: houseplants AND air quality)
  2. Limit by date range
  3. Use exact phrases 
  4. Add a Subject Heading
  5. Use Search Filters
Too few results
  1. Make search more general by using OR to add additional synonyms (ex: indoor plants OR houseplants OR office plants)
  2. Search additional collections
  3. Remove unneeded filters

 

Determining an Article's Relevance

This infographic provides strategies for how to read an academic article. These can be lengthy and your approach should look different. 

Image Credit: Brandeis Library. "Is this Article Relevant to my Research: A Guide to Skimming" from Brandeis Library. Transcript of the image's text.