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Most relevant, few hits Not enough hits? Search by ‘Keyword(ke)’ Still not enough hits? Search by ‘Entire Document (tx)’ (least relevant, most hits) Advanced Search Options: Index choice from pull-down menu And, Or, Not between search terms Limiters 1.Type of document (photo) 2.Date 3.Encyclopedia title 4.Subject (discipline) 5.Audience Advanced Search Options: Index choice from pull-down menu And, Or, Not between search terms Limiters 1.Type of document (photo) 2.Date 3.Encyclopedia title 4.Subject (discipline) 5.Audience

The more choices you make, the fewer results you will get! Choices for this search: 1.Limit to Document Title 2.Do a phrase search for “Gulf War” The more choices you make, the fewer results you will get! Choices for this search: 1.Limit to Document Title 2.Do a phrase search for “Gulf War”

More Articles Citation info List of Sources Encyclopedia choices also = precision searching Full-text basics