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EdD in Educational Leadership: Search Strategy

This EdD in Educational Leadership Libguide lists various helpful information sources and resources for students, faculty, and staff in the doctoral program at Manhattanville University. Click on a tab below to access information within that topic area.

Creating Effective Search Statements

When you search a database or library catalog the system will not understand what you are looking for if you just type in your research question. 

Narrow or expand your search by using specific connectors: AND, OR, or NOT

AND  Connects two or more words (or phrases) • Narrows the search • Will produce information on water and pollution

AND operator showing Water and Pollution

                                                                      

OR  Allows either word (or phrase) to be included somewhere in the search results • Broadens the search • Will produce information on either water or on pollution or maybe water pollution

OR operator showing Water or Pollution Venn Diagram

NOT Excludes select terms (or phrases) from a search Warning! Use Cautiously Will produce information on everything to do with water except water pollution

NOT operator Water not Pollution in Venn Diagram 

 

Mixed Methods