Learn to Search Effectively
When searching for research opportunities on OURS webpage, using specific search techniques can help you find exactly what you're looking for. Here are some tips to refine your search:
1. Basic Keyword Search
You can start with simple keywords related to the research opportunities you're interested in.
- Example:
biology
This search will bring up all opportunities related to biology
2. Use Inverted Commas for Exact Phrases
If you’re looking for opportunities related to a specific phrase, using quotation marks will help to ensure the search engine looks for the exact words
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Example:
"cell biology"
3. Narrow Your Search with AND
The AND operator allows you to combine different keywords, ensuring that all the specified terms appear in the search results.
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Example:
biology AND data
4. Broaden Your Search with OR
If you want to include multiple similar terms and don’t mind which one appears, use the OR operator.
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Example:
chemistry OR biochemistry
5. Using NOT to Exclude Keywords
The NOT operator helps exclude specific terms from your search results, which is helpful if certain results are irrelevant.
- Example:
biology NOT marine
6. Combining Multiple Techniques
You can combine these techniques to refine your search further.
- Example:
"biochemistry" AND undergraduate NOT graduate
This will find all undergraduate biochemistry opportunities and exclude those meant for graduate students.
Additional Tips:
- Use Specific Keywords: The more specific your keywords, the more targeted your search results will be.
- Check Spelling: Double-check the spelling of your search terms to ensure accurate results.
- Use Synonyms: If you’re not finding what you need, try using synonyms or related terms.
By following these tips, you can make the most of our search feature and quickly find the research opportunities that best match your interests. Happy Searching!