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Sciences

A research guide to finding science resources from the EFSC Libraries.

Internet Search Tips

Internet search tips when using Google, Yahoo, and most other search engines.

  • Use specific terms

Ex: war of 1812 causes, not just history

  • Use quotes to require an exact phrase.

Ex: "to be or not to be"

  • Use capitalized OR to get either word.

Ex: (UF OR Florida) gators

  • Use - (dash) before a word to exclude it

Ex: proliferation     -nuclear

  • Use the "Advanced Search" links for guidance in limiting by language, field, Internet domain, etc.

Science Websites