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Truncation and Proxoimity Operators

This brief self-paced Flash tutorial demonstrates the value of using truncation when searching online resources. It answers the questions: what is truncation, when should you use it, how does it work, and what are some of the pitfalls of using truncation. Cartoon animations help to illustrate the examples.

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database searching
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Material Type:
Syllabus
Date Added to MERLOT:
February 12, 2008
Date Modified in MERLOT:
October 3, 2019
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Submitter:
Susan Frey
Primary Audience:
College General Ed
Technical Format:
Flash, Website
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Not specified at this time
Language:
English
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No
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Linda Kressal
Linda Kressal (Librarian)
16 years ago
Loved the graphics. Very instructional. I would suggest adding a comment such as "visit your favorite databases HELP page to determine which truncation symbol is used".