Here are some quick tips for making Primo VE searches more successful.   

  • Capitalize Boolean operators, AND, OR, and NOT
  • Use quotation marks for exact phrases, experiment without them
  • Use parenthesis for grouping terms within a search 

Some examples:   

  • "Maritime Security" AND (fisheries OR "illegal fishing")   
  • "Maritime Security" AND "illegal fishing" 
  • Nigeria AND ("water security" OR "water crisis")   
  • "North Africa" AND water

Limiting Searches 

  • Use the filters on the left to guide your search 
  • When you see the green Apply Filters button, click it 
  • Use the Reset filters button to choose different limiters/filters 
  • Use New Search in the top toolbar to start a new search   

Finding Search Tip Documentation

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