On
this page you will find various tutorials that were created
in order to make your search experience both easier and
more beneficial. We hope that the time you spend viewing
these tutorials will save you time when you need it the
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When
you click on any of the images below a File Download
window will open. Click on the Open button to
go to the first slide of the tutorial. Use the left mouse
button to advance to the next slide. If you would like
to view the tutorial in full screen mode, go to the Browse
button on the toolbar and choose Full Screen
from the drop-down menu. In Full Screen mode
advancing to the next slide can be accomplished either
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This
is the most comprehensive database tutorial to date. It
covers the ATLAS Index and EBSCO Databases, A to Z Journal
Service, and the Electronic Journal Service. Refer to
the tutorials that follow for specific how-to-do answers. |
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This
tutorial tells you how to get started using the online
databases. It shows how to navigate form the ETSS Web
site to the Database & Resources page. Here you will
be presented with various database options, including
the extensive ATLAS Index and EBSCO Databases. |
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One
of the greatess difficulties faced by many researchers
during a search is getting to the desired results. This
tutorial demonstrates how to use Boolean Operators to
either limit or expand a search. It also presents a number
of other methods that can be used for limiting and expanding
searches. |
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The
Basic Search is the default search window for the EBSCOhost
databases. This tutorial serves as a good introduction
for anyone beginning a basic search. It includes information
on limiters and expanders that are built into these database
structures. |
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This
tutorial is essential for anyone doing complicated searches.
The Advanced Search allows the researcher to query different
types and very specific forms of information. |
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The
Visual Search is a relatively new option offered by EBSCOhost.
It allows the visual learner to see their results in geometric
symbols. These can then be narrowed down to the actual
articles that are desired. |
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Whatever
search method is used, at some point you will have results
that you would like to use. This tutorial explains what
to do when you get to this point. It includes formatting
abstracts for inclusion in bibliographic citing as well
as saving your results to use at another time. |
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The
A to Z Journals database should be the first stop when
beginning a search. It serves as a portal to all of the
journals from all the databases to which we subscribe.
In an instant the user knows exactly what is available.
Then just as easy, the hyperlinks send you to where you
need to go for further information. |
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Many
of our EBSCO journal subscriptions come with electronic
access. The Electronic Journal Service is the link to
these journals. This tutorial demonstrates how the EJS
works and what type of results to expect from this service. |
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