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March 2009

ADVANCED SEARCH TIP: "I don't know my database ID!"

Suppose you need to search Fort Lauderdale's major daily newspaper. Further, suppose you don't know the correct Westlaw database identifier to type in the Search for a database text box.

Worse, you can't even remember the name of the newspaper.

How would you access this database? Here's a fast way: In the Search for a database text box, type all or part of the database name or a description of the database, e.g., fort lauderdale fl newspaper. Then click Go.

A list of the databases most closely matching the concepts in your description is displayed. Use the check boxes to select the databases you want to search. Then click OK.

You may never need to remember another identifier.