How Search Syntax Works
- Use these tips when searching Tripod, JSTOR, Google Scholar, or other scholarly research tools.
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When you search for: agriculture AND brazil AND china
What you'll get: Articles that mention all 3 words (agriculture, Brazil, China).
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When you search for: agriculture AND (brazil OR china)
What you'll get: Articles mentioning agriculture and Brazil or China.