EBSCOHost research databases

Now that we have covered the default settings when searching EBSCOHost research databases, we will discuss some of the features of Advanced Search.

EBSCOHost research interfaces allow users to conduct advanced searches using searchable fields. These fields assist you in creating a more targeted search.

You can search by article title, author, subject headings, source (i.e. publication title), and more. You can also select AND, OR, and NOT from the drop-down boolean menu to create a search spanning multiple search fields. To add more fields to your search click on the + button.

When using Advanced Search you also have access to additional search options, or expanders.

Expanders let you broaden the scope of your search. They do this by widening your search to include words related to your keywords or by searching the actual text of full-text articles (by default, EBSCOhost only searches publication metadata such as title, author, subjects, and author or publisher supplied keywords).

Limiters let you narrow the focus of your search by filtering out results that don't meet specific parameters or values of interest. You can use multiple limiters at one time and apply them either before your search using the Advanced Search menu or after your search on the results page using the left sidebar menu.

Common limiters include:

• Full Text – Limits results to articles with full text available

• Peer Reviewed – Limits results to articles from peer-reviewed journals. Peer-reviewed journals are publications where articles have been reviewed by a selected panel of acknowledged experts in the field of study covered by the journal

• Dates Published – Limits results to articles published within a date range or before or after a specified date