Using+Boolean+Operators

=Module 3: Using Boolean Operators=

Learning Objectives
This module will show you how to:
 * Know the difference between the various Boolean operators
 * Search using Boolean operators
 * Search using Boolean operators and parentheses

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 * Use a Boolean operator before a search term to refine the search
 * When using **AND** to combine search terms, results will have all search terms
 * When using **OR** to combine search terms, results will include at least one of the search terms
 * When using **NOT** to combine search terms, results will not include the search term
 * **AND** is always applied before **OR**
 * Items in parentheses **** are applied before terms outside them
 * There can be multiple levels of parentheses

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