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Keyword Searching: AND

Combine different search terms with AND to narrow your results:
 


 

For example:
"video games" AND children

Source: Morningside College

Keyword Searching:NOT

Combine similar search terms with NOT in order to narrow and limit your results:
 


For example:
children NOT teens

Source: Morningside College

Keyword Searching: OR

Combine search terms with OR to expand your results. This works best with similar search terms, such as "video games" OR "computer games." But you can also use different search terms.
 


For example:
"video games" OR gaming

Source: Morningside College

How to Use Boolean Operators Tutorial

Source: Pfau Library

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