Document your searches to:
- Keep track of your search terms so you don't duplicate
- Keep track of the databases you've searched
- Reuse successful search terms in multiple databases
- Describe your search methods in your paper (if needed)
- Provide evidence of a thorough search
Write down what database you searched, the keywords or subject headings used, the date, number of results, and comments/notes to yourself for improving future searches.
Review an example documentation table created by a Norris librarian.