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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

  • Example: war of 1812 causes, not just history

Use quotes to require an exact phrase

  • Example: "to be or not to be"

Use capitalized OR to get either word

  • Example: (UF OR Florida) gators

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

  • Example: proliferation   -nuclear

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

Science Websites