Search Exercise - Optimal Strategy

There are several ways to conduct a search. Below is the optimal strategy for the beginner searcher.

“Heart murmurs” is

a subject heading

“Innocent” must be

searched as a keyword.

“and” is the correct operator

Limits were applied

using “English”

“age groups”

Note: when searching age groups, do not use “Pediatrics” or “Geriatrics”, as

this is the discipline. Use “limit” to select appropriate age groups!

There are several ways to conduct a search. Below is the optimal strategy for the beginner searcher.