Internet Search Strategy

1. Conduct a simple search using Google with 2-3 descriptive terms (e.g., wool capes fashion) separated by single spaces. If this approach produces too many extraneous results, refine your search by placing a descriptive phrase (e.g., "wool capes") between quotation marks. You can also use additional words or phrases to further narrow the responses.
2. Occasionally you may need to further restrict a seach by eliminating results that include certain terms. To do this, simply add a minus sign (e.g., wool capes -costume eliminates responses that include costume as key word.
3. For a more comprehensive search strategy see UC Berkley Library Strategies