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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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