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2.2 An example search strategy


Identify and obtain information
	2.1 Define your search terms
	2.2 An example search strategy
	2.3 Search strategies
	2.4 Select an appropriate tool
	2.5 Keep up to date


	Glossary

Some search tools use free text areas which allow you to type in a search string (see Option 1 below).

Other search tools use text boxes and drop down menus to help structure your search (see Option 2 below).

Option 1

Option 2

Let's look in more detail at some of these search strategies.