What is Truncation?
Answer
Truncation is a wild card symbol --usually an asterisk*--that allows you to search for multiple endings of the same root word. Examples:
child* Canad*
childs Canada's
children Canadian
childrens Canadians
childhood Canadarm
Truncation broadens your search to get more results, but it also bring back results that aren't necessarily related to your topic (ie. Canadarm for Canad*)
For more information check out the Database Search Tips LibGuide.