1. Use keywords: enter keywords related to your research topic in the search engine. These keywords can be themes, methods, theories, people, etc.
2. Use quotation marks: If you want to search for a specific phrase or sentence, you can enclose them in quotation marks. In this way, the search engine will return results containing exactly the same word order.
3. Use AND and or: and to connect two or more words, indicating that you are looking for the results of all these words. OR is used to connect two or more words, indicating that you are looking for the results of any of these words.
4. Use parentheses: parentheses are used to change the priority of search words. For example, you are looking for "apples" and "oranges", but "apples" are more important in the results you want. You can enter "(apples or oranges)".
5. Use advanced search: Most search engines have advanced search options that allow you to define search conditions more accurately.
6. Use academic databases: In addition to general search engines, there are many specialized academic databases, such as JSTOR, PubMed and ScienceDirect. These databases usually contain a large number of academic papers and research reports.
7. Evaluation source: Not all information is reliable. When searching and using information, we should evaluate the reliability and authority of its source.
8. Record quotations: When you find useful information, write down their quotations for future reference or reference.
9. Constantly updating: Research is a continuous process, and new information and research results will appear constantly. Therefore, you need to update your search strategy and results regularly.