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STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math): CHEM 210

CHEM 210 - Library Session (top box)

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Discovery Service

When using OneSearch - open the advanced search.  See the right of the simple search box.

Databases

Searching Techniques

searching techniques

Searching tips

  1. Searching takes TIME! 
  2. Searching is MESSY!  It is not always straight forward.
  3. True for EVERYONE!  Including those of us that do this every day.
  4. A search is a combination of two words - the most basic search
  5. Work backwards - if you entered too many keywords, try one at a time and add on

 

Library session

Use this page as a reference and as quick access to the research databases that you will need.

Any research questions?  Ask for help!

Sample search words to use

For effective searching for studies also try these keywords:

  • assessment
  • assess*
  • measure 
  • measur*
  • level
  • study
  • analysis
  • properties
  • "physical properties"