The search log
Logging your searches helps you to avoid unnecessary repetition in your searching and will save you valuable research time.
Start a log
You can start with a simple search log in NotePad. NotePad opens above the browser so you can make notes during your search sessions.
Print the search history
Many subject specific databases allow you to print the Search history - a log of the searches conducted in a session.
Saved searches & database alerts
Many databases allow you to create an personal login to save searches and create alerts.
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Sample search log spreadsheet - PDF