Hello Zena,
I always demonstrate the Advanced Search with 'Map Terms' first, and strongly emphasise its use. I do also demonstrate plain searching without mapping. I haven't asked formally, but I think students prefer plain searching, but I don't think that is the best way to search (and, of course, a systematic search would have to use both).
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Afternoon all,
Our default search page has always been Advanced Search with Map to Subject Heading switched on. However, we are considering turning Subject Headings off, for our post-induction training sessions, in an effort to simplify the search process for undergraduates.
How do you have your search page setup? Do you have a preference re the Subject Heading function? More importantly, do students seem to have a preference??
I would be very interested to hear about your experience.
Thanks in advance,
Zena
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