Introduction

Databases

Database Selection

Start the Search

Advanced Search Techniques

Boolean

Truncation

Wildcards

Phrase Searching

Limiting

Adapt the Search

Checklist

 

 

Starting your Search

You would have looked at the list of online databases available at your library at:
The Main Library's Online Databases Page

You would be aware of which databases are bibliographic and which are full-text.

You would have considered the subject coverage, publication coverage, update frequency etc. of the databases.

You now have to consider carefully the CONCEPTS that you are looking for. What exactly is the information that you need ?



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