Overview for Search Tips
Welcome to Search Tips!
In this module, you will learn about the difference between databases and search engines. You will also learn some techniques for searching through databases and websites.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to
- understand the difference between searching in search engines and databases;
- identify techniques for searching in databases and website search engines;
- identify strategies for searches that produce too many or too few results; and
- identify strategies for expanding your search.
Items Due for This Module
- Search Tips Quiz
This work is adapted from "Search Tips" by UNR Libraries, used under Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International. This work is licensed under Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International by Miramar College Library.