If you are coming across too many irrelevant sources while you doing research, you can try crafting a search strategy to help you narrow down your results. A search strategy is a research process in which you plan out the various search terms you will use and locations you will search for a particular question or topic.

Watch the video below describing ways to develop keywords or search terms for your research topic.

In addition to developing keywords, there are specific ways you can improve your search in VIU LibrarySearch. The video below covers four ways to search more effectively to find more relevant results.

Reach out to us at our Research Help page if you'd like further assistance in developing a search strategy.