Searching All - Smart Search

When searching in Advanced Search, you can select All - Smart Search. The All - Smart Search is the mode of searching on the Basic Search screen unless you enter a Boolean search. All - Smart Search uses a hierarchy of rules based on Wilson indexing and abstracting and then applies Verity search algorithms. The results will automatically show the most relevant articles at the top of the set when the Sort by Relevance option has been selected. For detailed information about search rules consult Relevancy Ranking and Search Rules Explained.

The All - Smart Search results are likely to give you very broad returns. To narrow this search, either return to, or go to the Advanced Search screen that includes a variety of limiting options. You may also use the functionality in the Search History page that allows you to refine your original search or combine it with a new search. You can also narrow your results by selecting a specific search field.