This guide on searching techniques will provide you with information on how to navigate and search the different databases that you have access to through UNMC. Searching the literature is not a linear process, it instead is a process that will have you constantly returning to your original search strategy to make changes. This guide will not only assist you in understanding the basics of searching some of the most used databases at UNMC, it will also provide you with the foundation you need to successfully create your search strategy.
The following short video will assist you in creating your own search strategy. It covers identifying key concepts in your research question, utilizing a concept table to brainstorm relevant keywords, and combining search terms effectively through the use of boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT).