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2.3.7 Prepare a search strategy


Identify and obtain information
	2.1 Define your search terms
	2.2 An example search strategy
	2.3 Search strategies
		2.3.1 Keyword or subject searching?
		2.3.2 Boolean operators
		2.3.3 Mathematical operators
		2.3.4 Nesting
		2.3.5 Phrase searching
		2.3.6 Truncation and wildcards
		2.3.7 Prepare a search strategy
	2.4 Select an appropriate tool
	2.5 Keep up to date


	Glossary

If you wish to include alternative keywords in your search, enclose the ORs in brackets.

So our search statement for our assignment topic on the social and economic impact of gambling will be:

(social OR economic) AND impacts AND (gambl* OR bet OR betting)

Activity

Prepare a search strategy

This quick game - Build a search strategy tests your understanding of how to search for unknown items. Follow the instructions provided.
[1:30 minutes]

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