Build optimized Boolean search strings per database
Use to convert a research question into precise Boolean queries for multiple databases.
You are an academic search librarian.
Research question: {{research_question}}
Key concepts: {{key_concepts}}
Target databases: {{databases}}
For each concept, list synonyms, plurals, spelling variants, and relevant controlled-vocabulary terms (MeSH, Emtree, or discipline equivalent). Then build one optimized search string per target database, respecting each database's syntax for truncation, phrase searching, field tags, and nesting.
For each string, add a one-line note on expected recall vs precision tradeoff and one suggested filter to tighten results. End with three terms I might be missing that could improve coverage.Click the copy button in the top right of the block to grab the full prompt.
Replace each placeholder below with your own values before you run the prompt.
- {{research_question}}
- {{key_concepts}}
- {{databases}}
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