Once you have chosen a database from the A to Z list  to search in (find help with choosing here), you will need search strategies for finding information related to your topic:

• Enter search terms that represent the main ideas and concepts of your topic: these are "keywords". Example: I am researching how social media impacts news consumption, I would use the keywords "social media and news". 
• Always spell out any acronyms. Example: I am researching policies related to service animals and want to know more about ADA laws, I would search "service animals and American Disabilities Act".
• The more terms you include in your search, the fewer search results. Example: I am researching pesticides' impact on humans, I am overwhelmed by the number of results, so I decide to narrow down my focus to the neurological effects, and search: "pesticides and human health and neurological" 
• You can use the database filters to further narrow your search results by date, subject, source type and more.

Evaluate your search results. Are they relevant to your topic? Are there enough or too many results? If not, change your search terms, think of synonyms (words that mean the same or similar thing) that you could also search. Several searches may have to be done before finding information on your topic. Sometimes, you may need more background research or have to make changes to your topic based on what you find. 

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