Example of a keyword search.
Keyword searches will look through the text of an article for whatever word/s you have specified.
Pro's:
- A keyword search will bring back up to the minute articles a they are uploaded to the database.
- A keyword search will invariably bring back results than a subject heading search.
- A keyword search allows for the use of Boolean operators, field searches, phrases, et cetera giving the searcher far more control over the search than an automated subject heading search.
Con's:
- More results to sift through.
- Many of these results can be less relevant than a subject heading search.
