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Proquest Tutorial

Introduction

Proquest

Title Search

Author Search

Keyword Search

  -- AND, OR, NOT

  -- Phrase Search

Subject Search

Limiting

Truncation

Saving Searches

Printable Checklist

 

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Phrase Search: What is it?

A phrase search is necessary when your words must be read in an exact order to accurately convey the meaning of your search. Some examples might be:

an historical event: desert storm
a geographcial location: grand canyon
a specific structure: empire state building
a proper name: Julia Roberts

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