Chapter
Three: Searching for Information Using a Computer
In this section of the tutorial, we're going to talk about using computers
to search for information. We will discuss the tools and strategies to use
in building successful searches and identify some common misconceptions about
computer searching.
Objectives of this chapter:
After completing this chapter, you should be able to:
- define what a database is
- define what search connectors are, explain what they are used for, and
name the two most important search connectors
- explain the use of parentheses in constructing search statements
- translate a research question into a search statement that works
Start
the chapter.
