This database covers scholarly materials from 1872 to the present.
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Access this page: https://uknow.drew.edu/confluence/x/YpVjAQ
Search
- Type in a query or search statement. Use the separate search boxes to enter different concepts.
- Some people prefer the Visual Search option.
- For searches with Add Rows to accommodate more than three concepts at a time.
- Use the * to truncate search terms. Example: therap* searches for therapy or therapies or therapeutical.
- Revisit searches done during a search session with the Search History/Alerts option
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- , click on the + icon to add a row.
Boolean Search tips
- to search as a phrase, use "". For example "online social networks"
- to connect synonyms, use OR. For example: facebookOR "social media"
- use AND to connect concepts. For example: facebook AND "social engagement"
- truncate endings of words with an *. For example: engag* finds engage; engages; engagement; engaging
- If you only have a single search box and want to do a complicated search string, use (). "social engag*" AND (facebook OR "social media"* ). This is called nesting by librarians.
Before searching, choose limits from the default search page by scrolling down. Useful options include: Publication Type; Age Group, Language and Methodology.
Or, opt for limits anytime during your search by clicking on "Show MoreMore>>" Refine your results box on the left hand side of the search page. Chose multiple options within each limit by using Indexes
- Drop down the Browse an Index menu. Some useful options are Tests & Measures, Methodology, Age Group:
- Browse an Index for a complete list of options, or type in a keyword into the search box and click Browse. Check as many boxes as you like and click the Add botton for results.
- Clicking Add _enters those terms into the search box at the top of the page. Click _Search.
- Additional terms can also be added to your search.
- Click on More to see additional options.
Thesaurus
Psychology uses very specific language and the Thesaurus provides an easy access to this APA (American Psychological Association) terminology.
- Click on Thesaurus at the top of the search page:
- Type in a keyword in the Browse box. The default browse option is Term begins with. A more useful option is Relevancy Ranked.
- Click Browse to display terms related to your keyword:
- Click multiple terms to add them to your search.
Search Results
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- Sort results by Date, Author, Source or Relevance:
- Click on the quick view icon to see a short summary of each article.
- If there is no . If Drew doesn't provide access to the full text of an article, request that article via InterLibraryLoan. View a short video on how to request an article via ILL from a database: http://www.screenr.com/06is available for an article, click on the Search for Article icon to find full text from another source
- Add items you want to keep in a folder .
Email, save, print results from your folder
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- Click on Folder View to access your folder:
- Use the print, email, download or export icons from your folder.
Find a specific citation and find citing articles
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- From the default page, click on Cited References:
- Search by a Cited Author, Cited Source, Citied Title or Cited Date:
- To find articles that cite a specific article, check the box next to the article, and click Find Citing Articles:
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Psychology uses very specific language and the Thesaurus provides an easy access to this APA (American Psychological Association) terminology.
- Click on Thesaurus at the top of the search page:
- Type in a keyword in the Browse box. The default browse option is Term begins with. A more useful option is Relevancy Ranked.
- Click Browse to display terms related to your keyword:
- Click multiple terms to add them to your search.
Contact a librarian for more help
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- epatters@drew.edu - Beth Patterson (#3480)jcaldwel@drew.edu - Jody Caldwell (#3481)
- reference desk: #3588