The goal of this exercise is to show you how to search databases by using subject terms. These terms will be found in the subject terms or thesaurus feature of a database. You should complete the Exploring Search Terms form below with the subject terms you've found.
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Exploring Search Terms |
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Topic:____________________________________________ Two possible subject terms to use in finding articles: 1. ____________________________ 2. _____________________________ What terms are listed in the database’s subject headings or thesaurus? 1. ____________________________ 2. _____________________________ Which term widens the scope of the search? __________________________
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Which term narrows the scope of the search?______________________________________________ |
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Useful search terms: __________________________________________________________________ |
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Misleading search terms: ______________________________________________________________ |
Advance to Subject Terms Hierarchy.