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Sample Log

Below are two examples of a library search log. Use these ideas to create your own. 

Search Log Example - Table
Database Search Terms Results Notes
ABI/INFORM leadership AND personality AND managers; limited to peer reviewed, 2017-present 17 term leadership styles used in many articles; possible new search term?
PsycINFO leadership styles AND managers; limited to peer reviewed, 2017-present 103 Lots of hits! Maybe narrow it down?
Emerald Management leadership styles AND managers AND women; limited to peer reviewed, 2017-present 306 Wow, a lot also including cultural & international issues as well as gender. New direction for my search?

 

For a literature review, you'll want to include the dates searched as well. Circle back and re-run the searches as you find new concepts to explore.

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