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ENVM 641: Environmental Auditing

A Library Subject Guide

Search Tips for Environmental Management

How do I choose keywords for my searches?

  • Words to include
    To research the topic "What is the impact of renewable energy on the environment?", the search terms would be "renewable energy" and environment
  • Use quotation marks
    If a search term is longer than one word, you can optimize your search by putting quotation marks around the title. Using quotation marks will ensure that the database finds results that use that exact phrase.  
  • Use AND
    To search for two topics, you need to link your search terms with and. This strategy will narrow your search. 
environment and "renewable energy"

Found too many results?

  • Add more keywords
    If you find that you are retrieving too many results, try adding more keywords to further narrow your topic.
"renewable energy" and environment and wind

Found too few results?

  • Use OR
    You can try broadening your search by using or to link your terms. This strategy will broaden your search because it will return results that mention either wind or "renewable energy"
wind or solar or water or "renewable energy"