Using Lexis-Nexis

I got a good question on searching in Lexis-Nexis from Brytani. She asked how you string together search terms. Here’s a quick guide:

  1. You can do commas if you want any of the words (Big, Red, Machine)
  2. You can use + if you want all the words (Big + Red + Machine)
  3. You can use ” ” if you want the words together (”Big Red Machine”)

Also, make sure you choose as many publications as you can initially - and make your search very broad to begin with - and then you can hone it down. If you need help, let me know what you are searching for -= and what terms you are using.

And finally, you may want to use Google News first. Sometimes, that helps you figure out other terms you can search for.

February 18, 2008 | Filed Under EMB 265, JOU 220 

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