About Keyword Searching

You perform a keyword search using the Keywords field, which is found on several screens in Checkpoint, including the Search screen, Home screen, and Table of Contents screen.

Checkpoint's keyword search functionality lets you:

• Type the keyword terms that best describe your research issue.
• Select from two search methods: Intuitive Search or Terms & Connectors.
• Create your own customized source sets.
• Use a Thesaurus/Query Tool to include synonyms in your search.
• Use search syntax to increase the effectiveness of your search.
• Indicate how you would like to view the results of your search.

Note: In contrast to keyword searching, citation searching is intended for when you know the location of the information you want to retrieve, or you are looking for a specific federal code section, state statute, case decision, or revenue ruling.

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