Use this box to discuss any search tips, strategies, etc. that users will need, particularly those unique to this discipline or course.
For example, you might discuss the need to use scholarly language or scientific terms. You might describe how to use Boolean operators, especially if the lesser-known operators are particularly helpful, such as the Near operator.
Ex: When conducting historical research, you might come across multiple spellings for names, or multiple ways of referring to the names of people, places, and events. While conducting your background research, make note of all the different spellings and other references. This can be especially helpful when searching for primary sources.
For example, when searching for information about Catherine the Great you might also need to search Catherine II of Russia. When searching for information about the Tobacco Revolt in Iran, you might also try "Persian Tobacco Protest" and "Tobacco Revolution".
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