Module 6: Using Academic Search
Premier
This tutorial will focus on how to do a basic search
within the Academic Search Premier database, how to narrow the
results by suggested subject headings, how to retrieve the articles
found in the search, a variety of ways to expand and narrow search
results. Skills learned from this tutorial will be able to be
applied to a number of other databases, including all EBSCOhost
products. To successfully complete this tutorial, a student will
score at least 8 out of 10 on the quiz at the end.
Approximate time to complete: 30
minutes
Measurable Objectives
Upon completing this tutorial, students will be able to:
- navigate through the Academic Search Premier database
- construct a search using truncation, Boolean operators, and/or
phrase searching
- identify common ways to narrow and/or expand search results
- identify the difference between a basic and an advanced search
Begin
Tutorial
Relevant ACRL Information Literacy Competency Standards
for Higher Education:
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2. The information literate student accesses
needed information effectively and efficiently.
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2.2.d. Constructs a search strategy using appropriate
commands for the information retrieval system selected (e.g.
Boolean operators, truncation, and proximity for search engines;
internal organizers such as indexes for books.)
- 2.2.e. Implements the search strategy in various information
retrieval systems using different user interfaces and search engines,
with different command languages, protocols, and search parameters.
- 2.3. The information literate student retrieves information
online or in person using a variety of methods.
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