This page will introduce you to accessing the databases and performing a basic search in different database platforms.
Combine your search terms using Boolean operators to get results.
Boolean operators connect your search words together to either narrow or broaden your results in a database (like PubMed) or search engine (like Google Scholar).
Boolean operators are the words "AND", "OR" and "NOT".
Prefer a video? Watch this Boolean Operators tutorial.
You will use a mix of keyword terms and subject headings (also called MeSH or thesaurus terms, depending on the database). It's a good idea to familiarize yourself with the relevant terms according to your subject and the database.
