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ProQuestK12 is an online database that is relatively easy to use. There is generally one form of basic search. However, it can be more specific and complex if called for. When using the search on this database, there are multiple ways to make your search easier and more accurate.

//Basic Search // The basic search tab allows you to do a basic search on your topic. You can select a specific database to search on as well as a date that you want your publications to be from. The "More Options" tab lets you narrow your search down by typing in a specific author or publication title you are looking for. It also allows you to pick the document type, publication type, and how you want the searched information to be sorted.  //Advanced Search & Special Features // Other ways to search are Advanced Search, Topic Guide Search, Browse, and Publications Search. The Advanced Search allows you to search according to the publication title, the location, subject, company, and person you are trying to locate. You can also search according to the classification code, document feature, or document type. The Topic Guide Search gives you the most accurate findings according to key words or topics that are listed from A-Z. The Browse option gives you a list of featured content you can use to look through and search. The final Publications Search tab gives you a list of publications you can use to find the information you need.

﻿I preformed a sample search for the word "mythology". I used the basic search and did not specify any reqirements. On the results page there were 35349 entries that related to my search. Some of these results however may not hyave been related to my search, so I tried again. This time I placed it in the Advanced Search along with the word "romans". I recieved less options and more related topics in this search.
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