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Diagramming Search Statements
Look for the words that are absolutely essential to your search, then try to think of other ways people might talk about that concept. Use synonyms, antonyms, and related words
Subject Headings
Sometimes if you can't think of other words, a subject heading can help.
Choosing and Using Keywords
Having trouble knowing what words to type in to search? Check out this tutorial on Choosing and Using Keywords.
