Plan a search strategy for my research topic
Plans how to search research databases for your topic, with keyword groups, filters to try and a log, without naming specific papers.
Task:
Plan a search strategy that helps me find good sources for my research topic in the databases I can access.
Context:
My topic is [research question or topic] for [assignment type] in [subject]. I need about [number of sources] sources from [date range or "any"]. The databases my school gives me are [databases you can use].
Rules:
- Split the topic into 3 concepts and give 4 to 6 keyword variants for each, including synonyms and broader and narrower terms.
- Show 3 search strings that combine the concepts with AND and OR, and say what to change if there are too many or too few results.
- List 4 filters or checks to try, and a one-line log format to record each search.
- Do not name or invent any specific paper, author or source. Tell me that the search tools differ and that my librarian can help with the details.
Result:
Three headed parts called Keywords, Search strings and Search log. Maximum 220 words.