Prof. Bukofser - Biology 2024 Summer Research : Searching Databases

Using the Database's Thesaurus

To use the database's thesaurus, type your subject into the "Browse" field.
Click on the blue link to see related subjects, which you can also search.

Search Using Keywords

Enter keywords in the database's search fields.
As you type the search feature will suggest other related topics.
Make sure that you have checked the "Full Text" box to access the entire article (green arrow).

Evaluate the Article's Subject Terms and Abstract

Evaluate the articles' usefulness by reading the title and the subject terms below the title to see if your keywords are present, and to determine the focus of the article.
Click on this icon to read the abstract of the article to determine if it addresses your topic.

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