Connector | Example | Result |
AND | influenza AND epidemiology | Results will contain both terms |
OR | influenza OR flu | Results will contain either term |
NOT | flu NOT swine | Results will eliminate a term |
Combo | (influenza OR flu) AND epidemiology | If AND and OR, surround OR terms with parentheses. |
Use these sources to gain familiarity with your topic, narrow your research question, provide context, and identify experts.