Google Scholar can be a useful searching tool, particularly when it checks against the electronic full text holdings at FSU. This link requires you to log in with your FSU e-mail information-- but it's worth it!
What was searched, what kind of search (e.g., keyword, subject heading, author), what database was searched.
Making a printout of the first page of the result set is one method.
Keep track of your result sets as well.
For example, how many “hits” you got on a specific search in a specific database.
Date your information.
Databases are updated frequently and your counts (and information) will be out of date quickly.
Think creatively. Think of different terms to broaden, narrow or limit a search.
You may notice words used in citations that may help focus or expand your search. Don’t forget to use dictionaries and encyclopedias to help you find more terms.
Be smart!
When subject headings, thesaurus terms, etc. are used to categorize a citation, use that subject heading to find other articles, books, etc. on the same topic.
