Combine Keywords Using "Boolean Operators"

Boolean searching is used to help find search results faster and with more precision. Boolean searching uses operators: words like AND, OR, and NOT. These are logic-based words that help search engines narrow down or broaden search results.

Combine keywords/search terms from your mind map to search for articles on your chosen topic. Use boolean operators: "AND", "OR", and "NOT" to help you better control the search and narrow or expand the results as needed.  

• AND narrows a search, it will retrieve resources that discuss both topics. EXAMPLE: "telehealth AND seniors" you will find articles that mention both terms 

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• NOT excludes unwanted topics. If your search results include articles that are unrelated to your topic, you can exclude those results for a more targeted search EXAMPLE: "telehealth AND seniors NOT online therapy" to remove search results that discuss therapy specifically as you are more interested clinical appointments

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• OR expands your search results, you can ensure that similar terms or subjects are included in your search results. EXAMPLE: "telehealth OR telemedicine AND patients" to find articles that use either term since you know both are used to describe similar things related to your topic

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