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This sampling of searches can guide you in creating your own searches. Along with each application is a step-by-step strategy for running the search.

 
Application Search strategy
Who is using the Internet?
  • Go to Easy Search.
  • Type internet.
  • Select Topic Search.
  • Click Search.
  • Click Sub-Topics.
  • Click any of the following sub-topics: Research, Statistics, Surveys.
  • To what extent are family leave plans being used?
  • Go to Easy Search.
  • Type family leave.
  • Select Keyword Search.
  • Click Search.
  • What is happening in the field of health care reform?
  • Go to Easy Search.
  • Type health care reform.
  • Select Keyword Search.
  • Click Search.
  • What are the effects of the budget battle in Congress?
  • Go to Easy Search.
  • Type budget.
  • Select Topic Search.
  • Click Search.
  • Click Sub-Topics.
  • Click Political Aspects.
  • How can I find reviews of books, movies, restaurants, and so forth?
  • Go to Easy Search.
  • Type one of the following terms: book reviews, movie reviews, television reviews, concert reviews, theater reviews, hotel reviews.
  • Select Topic Search.
  • Click Search.
  • (Optional) Click Refine Search. Type the name you want to find -- movie, restaurant, etc. Click Search.
  • How are products marketed to specific ethnic groups?
  • Go to Easy Search.
  • Type marketing and ethni*. (By using the * wildcard, you can match both ethnic and ethnicity.)
  • Select Keyword Search.
  • Click Search.
  • Is Ross Perot still active in politics?
  • Go to Easy Search.
  • Type ross perot.
  • Select Keyword Search.
  • Click Search.
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