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Basic Searching Concepts
http://www.library.ohiou.edu/subjects/eng151/searchterminology.pdf
Definitions of database, record, and field; explanations and examples of Boolean connectors, phrase searching, truncation, and search limiters
Common Elements of a Database (Academic Search Complete)
http://www.library.ohiou.edu/subjects/eng151/aspscreenshots.pdf
Sample screens from Academic Search Complete. The first one identifies key elements of the Search Screen, and the second one does the same for a sample record for an article.
Three Kinds of Search Tools Compared (Database, Catalog, Web)
http://www.library.ohiou.edu/subjects/eng151/3typesofsearchttools.pdf
A table that highlights the features of Article Databases, Library Catalogs, and Web Search Tools, with a second page that compares web search engines and web directories.
Hints on Evaluating Shortcuts (Books, Articles, Web Sites)
http://www.library.ohiou.edu/subjects/eng151/evaluation-hints.pdf
This page outlines some of the criteria you should use when deciding what sources you might wish to use for a research project. Covers books, articles, and the web.
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