Welcome to the advanced FC Search tutorial! This online training course offers an advanced look at the Center's database of private U.S. funders. It is a great way to learn the best uses of each search field, and uncover hidden tips and the little known tricks for effective FC Search-ing. This tutorial is geared for advanced users of the CD-ROM. (For an introduction to the database, refer to FC Search Guided Tour.) When you complete this course, you will know: How to use search fields to create sophisticated searches How to truncate terms to maximize results lists How to use the Boolean operator, NEAR Which stop words are not recognized by the search engine And more! Begin the tutorial.. Foundation Center Home Searching the Grantmaker File | What's in a Grantmaker Record? | Truncation Searching the Grants File | What's in a Grant Record? | Stop Words | Sample Searches

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