Orientation to UWC Library Guide: Module 4

Searching eDatabases:

• Define the terms: database, record and field.
• Describe the function of two types of databases: library catalogue and article databases.
• Select an appropriate research database for a topic.

• Identify the main concepts of a research topic and generate a list of search terms.

• Use AND, NOT, OR (Boolean operators) to connect search terms.

• Compare and contrast subject and keyword searching.

• Define truncation, phrase searching and field-specific searching.

First, read the Learning Objectives at left. Then, click here to begin Module 4.

A. What is a Database?
B. Types of Databases
C. Selecting a Database
D. Preparing for Keyword Searching
E. Boolean Operators
F. Keyword and Subject Searching
G. Phrase/Field Specific/Truncation Searching