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What you will learn
Why entering keywords instead of phrases can be important
Purpose of search terms that appear when you begin typing a search
Where to limit to peer reviewed results
What features are available in a result record (full text links if available, citation information, abstract)
How to save a result
Where to find the "cite" shortcut
What you will learn
Basic tips about how to enter searches in library databases and search tools
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What you will learn
Why the database you first search may not have full text of all the results
How to check if the Library subscribes to full text through another vendor using the "FindIt@CUNY" button
How to use interlibrary loan if the Hunter Library does not have full text
How to search for full text of dissertations
If you have a disability that affects using the Internet, you may email Adina Mulliken references for assistance retrieving full text
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Full text is available through all these database, even when the database name includes "Abstracts"
What you will learn
How to get to List of Databases for Social Work Research Articles from Hunter Library homepage. Skip to second 1:38 to skip this.
Three databases recommended most often for clinical and macro or policy topics
Difference between vendor and database
Which general subjects have additional useful databases
Why searching multiple databases is necessary for a thorough search
