# Search log

The most important thing is that you continue to improve on the basis of what you find to get to your answer faster. Search is an iterative process. Do not linger at 1 resource with 1 set of search terms and 1 search strategy. For this, it can be useful to keep a logbook with what you have done and which potentially interesting sources you have found. This could, for example, be an Excel sheet with 4 columns: Where did I search? How did I search? What was the result? and: What am I going to do now to achieve better results?

A search log provides insight, which makes you more aware of what works and what not, so that you can come up with better results next time. You can also ask someone else to give feedback on your search approach. Maybe you'll get useful tips. In addition, you will soon forget where you found your information! A search log also provides an overview.

Example: Imagine having to build a system that must be able to show the results within the blink of an eye. Click here to see the search for the answer to the question: How long does an eye blink last?