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Writing Tutorial‎ > ‎4. Keywords‎ > ‎2. Database Searching: Understanding Fields‎ > ‎

2. Databases

For best results, choose keywords that are likely to appear in these fields:


Common default fields in article searching - ASP example

Let's take a look at how databases function. Watch this video to learn what types of information they contain and some tips on how to use them.

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