Almost all databases use the same functions. Once you know what to look for and how it works you can take that skill set anywhere.
"Keyword" is just a term used to encompass all sorts of words and ideas that you use to search for resources. They include terms from the
Truncation searches for all forms of a word.
In most databases, the truncation symbol is the asterisk *. Check the help menu to confirm.
Educat* in a search box will bring up results with all words having the root “educat,” such as education, educational, and educators.
Quotation Marks search for phrases. Entering “special education” in the search box will force the search to look for the phrase instead of separating the words.
