In reading Mann's description of the Boolean combinations (the subject) it is easy to see why these combinations are so important to good research (the adjunct). In reading this chapter the first part felt very much like a math class, but that is just Mann giving us the technical information that we need to understand a little about Boolean combinations. I was reading about sets and subsets just like an algebra class. All of that information was the nuts and bolts of the subject of Boolean combinations.
The outcome after reading the entire chapter is to me the adjunct effect of the subject. I now know how to go about moving around in computer databases when doing research. I really did not know that there were so many things that I needed knowledge of in order to make my searches as affective as possible. I have learned about word combinations and headings as well as how to search certain time periods and publications regarding certain areas of geography. The information about word truncation and limiting types of publications to be searched, while it may seem like information everyone already knows, was new and very helpful to me.
I really appreciate that we are reading this "dry" book because I am learning so much that will help me along the way.
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