In a search for information, a systematic plan in which the first step is to formulate a topic statement, the next step is to identify search terms appropriate to the topic, and the following step is to combine the terms in search statements acceptable to the database or other tool used in searching. Reference books and subject thesauri can be very helpful in identifying and selecting search terms. See also Boolean searching.
How you go about looking for information on something such as the Internet - primarily the words chosen
The organized plan by which an on-line user conducts a search of an electronic information resource. It usually involves the use of Boolean operators to increase search precision or retrieval.
a series of steps for planning and preparing an efficient way to collect pertinent information on a given topic.
plan of a search for information.
The plan adopted for answering a particular enquiry, or more specifically, the search statements used to answer an enquiry.
a generalized set of technique used in the process of determining what information you currently have, determining what information you need, and determining how to get it
a method of checking the most important areas in the library that contain information for your needs
a plan for how to look for information
a plan for seeking out information on a topic
a plan that helps you look for the information you need
a series of steps for collecting information on a particular topic
a specific plan for how you'll conduct an efficient and effective search so that you uncover the most relevant information that a particular access tool can provide on your topic
An organized method used to retrieve information on a specific topic.
A systematic process used to find the most relevant information on a topic. During this process, one considers all potentially useful reference sources, selects works appropriate for the research need, locates information, and evaluates the relevance of the information found.
Series of search statements organized to retrieve records that will answer the intellectual search request. (See also BOOLEAN OPERATOR or BOOLEAN LOGIC.)
Methodology or plan followed to find information on a subject or research topic.
A systematic process used to find the most relevant information on a topic. See a sample Medline search.
a plan of action developed as a guide for searching a topic. In a computerised database, a search strategy is usually developed by combining key subject terms or concepts and synonymous terms trough the use of Boolean operators and may include additional search techniques such as truncation, field searching or date limit.
Plan of action used for retrieving information.
A plan for selecting authoritative library and information resources and using them effectively to define and investigate an information need or research problem. Check out the Information Foraging Worksheet available from the library's homepage.
A road map or plan for doing research.
A process used to find relevant information on a topic. A successful search locates appropriate works and information and evaluates the usefulness of the material found.
Combining the concepts of your research using 'AND', 'OR', 'NOT'.
A methodology for focusing your research on a particular topic.
Any way of organizing the questions asked in problem solving by search, so as either to find a solution as rapidly as possible or to find a particularly good solution when more than one solution is possible.
A search strategy is your plan for finding information in an online resource. It involves identifying your key terms, coming up with synonyms for those terms, and then deciding how to combine them in a search.