Use AND between different concepts.
Module 02
Search Strategy Builder
Turn core concepts into a structured Boolean search. Separate alternatives with commas.
Generated query
Boolean search string
Enter at least one concept to generate a search string.
Adapt field codes, wildcard characters, and syntax to the selected database.
Use OR between synonyms.
Keep multi-word phrases together.
Search documentation
Make the strategy reproducible
Database record
Record the database, platform, search date, and researcher.
Exact search
Preserve the exact query, field codes, year range, language, and document filters.
Validation check
Confirm that every core concept is represented and that the search is neither too narrow nor too broad.