Using the correct terminology helps to find quicker, and more effective results. To find the best information, make sure to implement the Boolean search terms: AND, OR, and NOT. Additionally, make use of quotation marks and asterisks to help maximize your search results!

Place quotation marks around your phrases to make sure that the search engine locates the complete phrase, and not the individual words.
For example:
will find information on all people named "John," and all people named "Smith."
However:
will only give you results for people named "John Smith."
An asterisk acts as any combination of letters that follow the preceding word.
For example:
Gives you all words that start with writ!
This includes: write, writing, and written.
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