Break the topic into keywords & search for aspects of the overall question e.g. Phrase search for "supply chain" AND procurement OR purchase AND ethics OR sustainability
Limit to publication date (within 3-5 years) if looking for applied or recent information but theory has longevity
Limit to study area
Select a format: e/books = good introduction; peer-reviewed journal articles = academic research
Add more words to focus search, make it more specific & link with AND
Use synonyms (alternative words for concept) & link with OR e.g. Business OR Company OR Enterprise OR multinational
Use “phrase searching” to keep phrases & terms together – e.g. “supply chain"
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