Academic Searching Language

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A "Terms and Connectors" search uses Boolean-style terms and connectors, such as PUBLICATION() and w/3, to narrow the results set. A "Natural Language" search requires just as it says, natural language. Type in words, just as you would with an internet search engine.
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LexisNexis Academic supports two types of search language.
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==Terms & Connectors vs. Natural Language==
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A "Terms & Connectors" search uses [[Boolean Searching]] with the traditional AND and OR connectors, as well as special LexisNexis connectors such as PUBLICATION() and w/3, to narrow the results set. A "Natural Language" search requires just as it says, natural language. Type in words, just as you would with an internet search engine.
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For more information see the articles on
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*[[Boolean Searching]]
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*[[Natural Language Searching]]
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Latest revision as of 14:21, 23 August 2010

LexisNexis Academic supports two types of search language.

[edit] Terms & Connectors vs. Natural Language

A "Terms & Connectors" search uses Boolean Searching with the traditional AND and OR connectors, as well as special LexisNexis connectors such as PUBLICATION() and w/3, to narrow the results set. A "Natural Language" search requires just as it says, natural language. Type in words, just as you would with an internet search engine.

For more information see the articles on