Help With SearchOur search tool is a powerful way for you to find information anywhere on our site. In addition to supporting advanced search techniques such as searching for phrases and using Boolean operators, our two advanced search pages — one for general searches and one for publications — provide multiple options for focusing a search on a particular information type, topic, or learner. This help section answers the following questions for all searches:
And questions specific to the advanced search pages:
How do I search for a specific phrase?To search for a phrase instead of specific words, enclose the phrase in quotation marks. For example, the search term annual convention will find all the pages that contain either word. In contrast, the value "annual convention" will find pages that only contain that exact phrase (case insensitive). What are Boolean operators and how do I use them?The words “AND”, “OR”, and “NOT”, always in uppercase, are Boolean operators that can be used to create complex searches. For example, to create a search that finds pages that contain the words “annual” and “convention” but not necessarily together, enter the value annual AND convention To create a search that finds pages that contain the words “annual” or “convention” or both, enter the value annual OR convention Note that a list of words without quotation marks or Boolean operators is considered an “OR” search. The value annual convention is the same as annual OR convention Finally, to create a search that finds pages that contain the word “annual” but not “convention”, enter the value annual NOT convention Boolean operators can be combined together and used with individual words and phrases, if necessary. How do I use the checkboxes on the advanced search pages?Each checkbox on the advanced search pages acts as a filter for your search. Select a checkbox to limit your search to particular types of information (the “Information Type” category), a particular set of topics (the “Topic” category) or particular types of learners (the “Learner” category). We have tagged every page on our site with the particular categories to which it applies, so you can use the Advanced Search checkboxes to dramatically limit a search. Feel free, of course, to select multiple checkboxes. Why do the “topics” have “subtopics” and when should I use them?If you want to find all pages for a general topic, such as “Assessment” or “Comprehension” click the checkbox for that topic.
However, if you want to limit your search to specific subtopics, such as the “Outcomes” and “Portfolios” of “Assessment,” you can click the
The Why does my search always return zero (0) hits?A search result of zero (0) hits means that either your search term cannot be found on the site, or you have selected too many checkbox filters for the search term. Try the following:
Do I have to use the “publications only” search form to find journal articles or book chapters?No. All searches encompass the Publications section of www.reading.org. Use the Publications Only search form only if you want to limit your search to the specific publications listed on that form. |
|
|||||
How do I search for a specific phrase?
icon to open a popup box of subtopics. Select the ones you want and press the 
icon to close the popup box. Make sure the general topic is 
icon indicates that subtopics have been selected.
Are any words in your search term misspelled? Correct any misspellings and consider alternate spellings if you know of any.
Logging In
Searching
