Friday, October 23, 2009

Unit 5 Boolean Search Statement

My question:
* What is the current position of the United States regarding the use of mandatory National ID cards, as initiated in Great Britain, but previously rejected for use in the United States?

("U.S." OR "United States") AND mandat* AND nation* AND "Identification Card*"

("U.S." OR "United States") AND law* AND national AND "identi* card" AND (mandat* OR requir* OR regulat*)

2 comments:

  1. You don't need "" with a single word or concept. "U.S." is already one phrase but the rest looks pretty good! Remember, though, that " " also encloses a phrase that stands as a phrase to "indenti* and card" will only pull phrases that look exactly like that.

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  2. I was worried that identity AND card would be too broad and lead me into Social Security card areas. Also, just wasn't sure about the U.S. thing. Actually thought about leaving it out, but though it might produce some hits. Thanks for your advice!

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