Boolean Searching

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Boolean Searching

This module is part of the Information Literacy package of courses created by the JISC Regional Support Centre of the Northwest. This module discusses how to search websites using Boolean. At the end of the module you will be able to construct search terms using Boolean logic. Enjoy the module!
 
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Introduction to Boolean Searching

So are you confused what we mean by Boolean Searching?

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Test your knowledge

Have a go at the quick quiz below.

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Boolean Searching and Google

Take a look at the article before on how to search Google effectively and then try the quiz.

http://www.google.co.uk/help/basics.html

Google Art

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Boolean Searching with Dogpile

Have a look at the six tips to better searching from Dogpile

http://www.dogpile.com/info.dogpl/search/help/tips.htm

Have you got any tips to add?

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Study Break

To give you a break from studying, have a go at the wordsearch.

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What Next?

Take a look at your Study Plan created in the Introduction to Information Literacy Module.

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