This document provides an example of how to systematically track searches conducted for research. It shows a spreadsheet containing 4 search queries for information on measuring carbon footprints. Each query recorded the search terms, fields searched, databases, and results. In total over 6,000 results were found, with 65 books and 126 journal articles identified as relevant. 23 sources were saved to the citation manager RefWorks. The spreadsheet allows the researcher to document their search process to include in their methodology section.