Basic Research in the Virtual Library:
for ENGL 101 and ENGL 201/301

 
Module 3: SDLN Examples and Practice
Activity 4 -- Answer
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Question: How would you do a search for "bones" or "skeletons" that are not "human?" (Don't forget to use truncation where appropriate)

Answer: You must find a way to combine the concept of "bones or skeletons," on one hand, with the concept of "human," on the other hand -- in such a way that "human" is eliminated ..... For example, bones or skeletons not humans

  • First, do a search for:

bones or skeletons

  • Second, limit the search. That is, in the "do not contain these word(s)" box, type:

human

  • Third, click on the "Go" button.


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"Module 3" in Basic Research in the Virtual Library for ENGL 101.
authored by Risė L. Smith, Public Services Librarian & Associate Professor, Karl E.Mundt Library, Dakota State University.
May 1999

Last Updated 06/16/99
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