Online Searches
| Author | Arlene Blatt/JoAnn Kurtz |
| Pages | 119-133 |
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Online Searches
Learning Outcomes
After reading this chapter, you will understand:
• What keywords are and why you need them for
effective online legal research
• The role of legal knowledge and analysis in keyword
searches
• How to choose keywords
• The difference between plain (or natural) language
searches and Boolean searches
• The principles and techniques involved in Boolean
searches
• How to develop a Boolean search
• How to use an unfamiliar online source
Introduction 120
Searching Using Keywords 120
The Role of Legal Knowledge and Analysis in
Keyword Searches 120
Coming Up with Keywords 121
Types of Keyword Searches 122
Plain or Natural Language Searches 122
Boolean Searches 123
Plain or Natural Language Versus Boolean
Searches 123
Developing a Boolean Search 130
A Final Note on Boolean Searching 131
How to Use an Unfamiliar Online Source 132
Key Terms 133
Exercises 133
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