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Top Ten Database Search Tips Tutorial

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Limiting

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Limiting: Special Limiters

Many databases provide their own unique limiters, such as ERIC, which allow you to limit by intended audience, item type (journal article or ERIC document), language, country of publication and more.

special limiting in ERIC

Limiting your searches will allow you to narrow your search, resulting in a smaller list of more relevant materials.

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