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Subject Searching in EBSCOHost
Subject Searches in Databases
Shortcuts for Database Searching
Using Databases Effectively
- Avoid typing your whole research question into the search field. Use only keywords, in various combinations
- Use several keywords at once, and be willing to change each word for a synonym if you hit a dead end with one set of words
- Use “AND” or “OR” to retrieve more results or to limit your results
- Use the database’s own Subject Terms to help you to refine your searches within that database
