HSE 225 (Crisis Intervention): Searching for Articles

The following video answers the question:
"What's a library database?"

RMIT University. (2012, August 13). What's a Library Database? Retrieved from https://youtu.be/KKIbnNLCh8g     

If that link doesn't work, use: https://youtu.be/KKIbnNLCh8g

Searching for articles can take some time. But don't worry! You'll get the hang of it. 

Here are a couple of things to keep in mind when searching the databases for journal articles:

• Before you start searching, create a list of search terms related to your topic. Use this list to create your search. As you find sources, add new keywords to your list. 
• Use Boolean search operators to narrow down your search. If you do a search and get too many results, you can narrow your search down by using AND, OR, and NOT to combine search terms. For example, a search of the databases for the keyword rape will bring back thousands of results. However, searching with the terms rape AND "college campus" will return fewer results.
• Check the "Full Text" box, if it's an option. This will ensure that you are only shown results that you have access to. 
• Remember that each database is different. Each database contains different journals and journal articles. And each database may look different from the others.