Try some of these suggestions to identify better search results.
- Start with keywords
- Remember the singular and plural of a word may yield different search results, therefore use the * (asterisk symbol) after the root of the word and it will find all words with that root. For example, crim* will find crime, crimes, criminal, criminals, criminology, etc., but note that it will also find Crimea if in the database.
- Use these connectors when appropriate: and, or
- Use quotes around phrases
- Check for database options to limit results, such as language, peer-reviewed, article, etc.
- Use Ctrl F to search a word or phrase in an article OR use the PDF option
which is part of the printing, save bar. Click it and then the binoculars on the left 
and enter term(s).
- Recognize and incorporate database subject headings
- Read abstract of article for a summary
- Click on author's name(s) for their other articles
- Use the references or works cited or bibliography to identify additional articles
