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Tutorials Having problems doing research in a specific EBSCO database? Or perhaps you're having problems applying research methods to specific EBSCO databases? This is a directory of to EBSCOhost Tutorials (in YouTube, Flash, and/or Powerpoint) on general search methods and on specific EBSCO features. Learn about conducting a Basic Search, an Advanced Search, creating a journal alert, or using the Search History feature. This directory also lists tutorials on using specific databases, such as CINAHL and Academic Search Complete. EBSCO Publishing This is the YouTube hosting location of EBSCO tutorials. Here you will find a selection of helpful tutorials and other presentations to assist you in your use of EBSCOhost.

Knowledge Base This is a searchable index of EBSCO FAQs, User Guides, & more. EBSCOhost Research Databases Basic Search Advanced Search with Single Find Field Advanced Search with Multiple Fields Using Boolean Search Operators Learn how to use Boolean search operators and, or and not the terms that can help you define and clarify logical relationships between terms in your searches. Use them to create a very broad or very narrow searches. Improving Search Results Hitting a road block in your searches? Learn the different ways to refine your search so that the maximum number of results are returned the next time you submit a search. Limiters Are the result of your searches too large. Learn how to narrow the focus of your search so that the your search results are limited according to the values you select Including Phrases in a Search Learn how to submit complete phrases in your search string. Wildcard and Truncation Symbols Learn how to use the wildcard & truncation symbols to create searches in which you need to submit words or phrases with unknown characters, multiple spellings or various endings.

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Basic Search Learn about and access several basic search options. This is useful for proper noun keywords. Advanced Search Learn how to construct complex search queries and access authoritative periodical, reference, & primary source information. Subject Guide Search Learn how to find documents & articles using Gale's hierarchical subject guide and thesaurus subject terms. Publication Search Learn how to perform complex search queries to find & access in specific publications. OneSearch Learn how to use OneSearch to perform cross referenced searches accross all GaleCENGAGE titles to which the Library subscribes. Search Results Learn how to analyze, process, & refine the results of your search queries.

Guided Tutorials Having problems doing research in a specific Gale database? Search this directory for help and online tutorials on how to use specific Gale databases and their features. Tip Sheets Having problems applying research methods to specific Gale databases? Find and download tip sheets on how to apply research methods to specific Gale databases. Navigation Guides Do you find the search interfaces confusing? Find and download tip sheets on how to navigate and use specific Gale databases and their features. Sample Searches So, you've viewed all the tutorials and read all all the tip sheets and guides and you still have problems constructing keyword searches? Browse this directory of sample searches for specific Gale databases. Citing Information from Gale Databases This online guide provides examples of citation information for articles and documents retrieved from the InfoTrac Web and GaleNet databases. The examples follow the citation format outlined in the sixth & seventh editions of the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers.

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Help Overview What is the OED Online? Take a tour This online tour provides an introduction to basic and new features of the OED. Key to symbols and other conventions Key to the pronunciation OED Abbreviations Look up the abbreviations commonly used in the OED. OED Glossary of Terminology Look up technical terms & jargon used in the OED.

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Help Overview Access FAQs, search help, PDF handouts or request technical help, and also brief yourself about Project MUSE with such guides as "Introduction to Project Muse" and "Brief yourself about Project MUSE with and "How to Cite Articles in MUSE e". MUSE Search Help Learn how to use the Project MUSE search interface to look for journal articles in and how to analyze, refine & prioritize your search results. Frequently Asked Questions Training & Usage Guides Browse this listing for a general introduction to Project MUSE. This directory also lists downloadable PDF help guide on conducting searches, including step-by-step instructions, instructions on how to cite a MUSE article when preparing a research paper as well as information on installing a search plug-in for your browser, bookmarking & sharing, and using RSS feeds. Discovering Linked Subject Headings A streaming video on how subject headings can help you find materials and articles in Project Muse.

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Proquest provides a number of online interactive flash tutorials. Journal based searching; Basic & Smart searching with advanced results; Building searches & refining using search syntax & operators; Building searches & refining using index fields; Building searches using brackets; Tips & hints on the list of results & full text viewing. NOTE: Flash is needed to run these tutorials. If you don't already have it installed, you'll have to download & install the Adobe Flash Player plug-in.

There are a number of help guides and tutorial resources resources that can be accessed through the ProQuest Table of Contents. These cover such topics as: viewing documents, managing documents, and reference search tips including these specific help sheets: Selecting Databases; Basic Search; Hints for Improving Your Basic Search; Advanced Search; Hints for Improving Your Advanced Search; Search Tips; Wildcard & Truncation Characters; Publication Search; Search Within Publication.

Screencasts Guides & Tipsheets For help with using the PsychINFO database interface or in applying research methods in PsychINFO, consult these Self-Running Tutorials for OvidSP: Select a Database; Search Tools Overview; Search Fields Overview; Basic Search Overview; Advanced Search Overview; Applying Limits to Search Results; Multi-Field Search Overview; Find Citation Overview. For help with using the PsychINFO database interface, there are a number of help guides & tutorial resources resources that can be accessed through the OvidSP Help Index; Basic Search; Search Tools; Search Fields; Find a Citation; Advanced Search; Applying Database Limits; Sorting Results; Find Similar Articles; Find Citing Articles.