EBSCOhost Advanced Searching - Tutorial

Summary

This tutorial introduces EBSCOhost, a robust online reference tool that offers a wide array of full-text databases. It demonstrates how to conduct an Advanced Search using Guided Style search boxes, applying limiters and expanders for refined results. Users learn to enter search terms, select specific fields, and add more search boxes as needed. Unique limiters for various databases enhance search capabilities. Additionally, the tutorial covers refining results by source type and managing results through options to print, email, or save. A Help link is available for further assistance, ensuring users can navigate the platform effectively.

Takeaways

• 😀 EBSCOhost is a comprehensive online reference tool with various full-text databases and resources from leading information providers.
• 😀 The Guided Style search boxes allow users to search articles using different terms in citation fields like subject, author, and title.
• 😀 To search for terms within the full text of articles, users can select the 'All Text' field in the search options.
• 😀 Users can add more search boxes by clicking the Plus button to refine their search further.
• 😀 The Advanced Search screen provides additional search limiters such as date range filters and full-text article options.
• 😀 Some databases, like PsycINFO, have specialized limiters for fields like Age Groups, Population Group, and Intended Audience.
• 😀 When searching across multiple databases, special limiters for each database are displayed separately under the common ones.
• 😀 After applying limiters, users can click Search to view a refined Result List.
• 😀 Users can filter results by source type (e.g., Academic Journals, Magazines, Newspapers) using checkboxes.
• 😀 The Current Search area shows the selected search terms, applied limiters, and subject terms for easy reference.
• 😀 Users can print, email, save, cite, or export individual or multiple results by adding them to the folder and using the appropriate icons.
• 😀 To permanently save search results, users can create a personalized MyEBSCO folder account by signing in for free.

Q & A

What is EBSCOhost?

EBSCOhost is a powerful online reference tool that offers various full-text databases and popular databases from leading information providers.

What is the purpose of the Guided Style search boxes in EBSCOhost?

The Guided Style search boxes allow users to search for articles using different terms in varying citation fields, such as subject, author, and title.

How can you refine your search results in EBSCOhost?

You can refine your search results using additional search limiters in the Advanced Search Screen, including limiting results to Full Text articles published within a specified date range.

What unique limiters does the PsycINFO database offer?

The PsycINFO database includes special limiters like Age Groups, Population Group, and Intended Audience that are not typically found in other academic databases.

How can you add more search boxes in EBSCOhost?

You can click the Plus button to add more search boxes if you need more than three search terms.

What options are available for filtering results in EBSCOhost?

Results can be filtered by source type, such as Academic Journals, Magazines, or Newspapers, by checking the appropriate checkboxes.

What can you do with a single result in EBSCOhost?

You can print, email, save, cite, or export a single result from the Detailed record.

How do you save multiple results in EBSCOhost?

To save multiple results, you can add them to the folder and then click the appropriate icon inside the folder.

What is the purpose of creating a MyEBSCO folder account?

Creating a MyEBSCO folder account allows you to permanently save your folder contents at no charge.

Where can you find help while using EBSCOhost?

You can click the Help link at any time to access the complete online Help system.