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Have you been thinking there should be an easy way to narrow your News search results with a relevancy ranking?

I have the answer for you! There is a SmartIndexing relevancy score symbol that will make it easier and more flexible for you to narrow your search. 

According to the LexisNexis computer algorithm that establishes relevancy, anything with a 90% ranking or above is really about the designated topic.  Anything from 80% to 89% contains a strong reference to the topic.  Anything under 80% is a passing reference and is probably not relevant.  To find articles with a 90% and above relevancy ranking use #90plus#, for articles with an 85% and above ranking use #85plus#. The relevancy number can be any number you choose.

For more information take a look at “How to Use SmartIndexing” from the Research Tools for Librarians drop down menu at the top of the page on the InfoPro web site: http://www.lexisnexis.com/infopro/