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Libraries and databases have their own language. Mouseover any bold red term for a pop-up definition, or click on Glossary.

Self-graded quizzes, assignments, and a feedback form.

Surfing or researching?

What is a subscription database?

How do I choose a database?

How do I search?
	By keyword
	Boolean search
	Use a thesaurus
	Setting limits
	Interpreting Results
	Search History

How do I find full text?

Demonstrations
	PsycINFO
	ScienceDirect
	ERIC
	Social Sciences Full Text

Keyword(s):

Are the word or words you use to describe the topic you want to research.

Some databases look for keywords in the article record; others search full text.

The entire document, as originally published. It may also be text only, without graphics. The entire journal may be included, or the full-text document may be extracted from the journal.

A significant or descriptive word.