2.4.2.2 Tip for searching databases
Be more specific with your search terms in a database than in a library catalogue.
| For example: In a database, a search for primary education might return tens of thousands of results. You would need to make your search more specific by using additional search terms or using a subject search. |
Why?
Some databases also allow you to search the fulltext of the document for your search terms. By searching the fulltext of a document you increase the likelihood that irrelevant results will be returned. The results may contain your search terms, but often in the wrong context.
| For example: Primary education will appear as public and private school education when you are only interested in private primary school education. |
This is less likely to happen if you use additional search terms or search the subject field.
| For example: primary education and private school and australia |
