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KEYWORD/TEXTWORD SEARCHING
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Text word or Key word searching should NOT be your first choice.

Why shouldn't I rely on text word/key word searching as my first choice?

Because text word/key word searching can be sloppy, and can miss relevant information if the author uses another term/synonym to describe the same topic.

Use this link for more information on the advantages and disadvantages of text word and title word searching.