Completing your search strategy

Below are steps to help you complete your search strategy

Step 1.

Write each keyword in the search strategy box below

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Step 2.

Include your additional keywords and combine with Boolean Operators.

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Step 3.

Truncate keywords to identify alternate word endings where appropriate.
Remember: truncation symbols vary between databases.

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To practice planning your search, print off one of the planners below. Try using it for your assignment. If you have problems, contact the UOW Library

Finding Journal Articles planner (PDF)

Legal Research Strategy planner (PDF)

Revise your search strategy