This dataset consists of 25 numbered files, associated with the article: Mapping scholarly publications related to the Sustainable Development Goals: Do independent bibliometric approaches get the same results?" (2020) Quantitative Science Studies. This includes bibliometric search queries aiming to find publications linked to SDG 1 (No poverty), SDG 2 (Zero hunger), SDG 3 (Good health and well-being), SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy), SDG 13 (Climate action) and SDG 14 (Life below water). The files are numbered as follows: 00 - Readme 01 - Vocabulary reference list of common terms 02 - Queries (BAA & BTA, simple format) collected into one file; formatted for copying into Web of Science 03-08 - Queries (BAA & BTA, expanded format); formatted for reading with notes and comments 09 - Results of testing (see article) Copies of the files are provided in multiple file formats. See Readme for more information.