Blank Search Log Worksheet

Research @ the Library: Introduction to Research Search Log On the left is an example of the search process. On the right is space to work through your own topic. Remember – searching isn’t an exact science. There are MANY right answers! Example topic: What effects does drug abuse have on teens? Key words:  teens  "drug abuse" Synonyms: Check?:   

thesauri

dictionaries

encyclopedias

Your Topic: Key words (single word or 2 word phrases drawn from topic): _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ Synonyms?: ___________________ ___________________ ___________________

teenagers adolescents "substance abuse"

Check?: □ thesauri □ dictionaries □ encyclopedias

Example searches:  "drug abuse" and teenagers 

"drug abuse" and (teenagers or adolescents)

Your search (connect key words using AND & OR):

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("drug abuse" or "substance abuse") and adolescents

_________________________________________ Information needs?: see "Information Needs Checklist"

Information needs: in U.S., last 10 years, peer-reviewed Subject Guide(s): Health and Biology, Behavioral Sciences Relevant research database(s): Academic Search Premier, SocINDEX, MEDLINE, PsycARTICLES, Sage Journals Center for Learning and Technology Empire State College

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Subject Guide(s): _______________ _______________ Research database(s): _____________ ____________

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