Maximizing Search Results: Synonyms and More
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Learn how to enhance search results by utilizing synonyms, related terms, wildcards, and database expansions effectively. Explore tips to refine searches and broaden scopes for better outcomes.
Maximizing Search Results: Synonyms and More
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University Library Business Source Premier (BSP) Increasing the search results by using synonyms click = next
There are various ways to increase yoursearch results • Use more search terms: • Use synonyms or related search terms, if necessary with wildcards, and combine with OR • Include narrower search terms by using Explode • Extend the scope of the search: • Change the search fields, e.g. title words instead of subject terms • Perform a simultaneous search in related databases
lobby* pharmac* indust* You are looking for publications on lobbying in the pharmaceutical industry
OR pressure groups Not enough hits? Add (near) synonyms and combine with OR
forced labor New subject search: forced labor
There are various ways to increase yoursearch results • Use more search terms: • Use synonyms or related search terms, if necessary with wildcards, and combine with OR • Include narrower search terms by using Explode • Extend the scope of the search: • Change the search fields, e.g. title words instead of subject terms • Perform a simultaneous search in related databases
Not enough hits? Check the thesaurus for more specific terms
There are more specific subject terms Use Explode to include narrower terms in the search