| The ability to search effectively for
information using electronic resources is a necessary skill in higher education
and in the workplace. This chapter provides instruction on how to find
and retrieve information from various databases. Basic search concepts
and strategies will also be covered.
At the end of this chapter, you should
be able to:
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identify different types of databases used
for research
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select an appropriate database for your research
needs
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understand the differences between keyword
and controlled vocabulary (subject) searching
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understand search features such as combining
terms, truncation, and phrase searching
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interpret and capture your search results
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