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Database Searching Skills : Getting Started
This guide includes tips and tutorials for searching databases.
Tips for More Effective Searching
Keywords vs. Subject Headings
MeSH
Fields
Boolean Operators
Phrases & Stop Words
Search Order & Truncation
AI and Searching
Understanding the PubMed Search Results Page
Understanding an Article Record in PubMed
Searching Tutorials
Searching Using Boolean Operators:
How to Use MeSH and Keywords
What Can You Search:
How You Build Your Search Matters:
Searching Using Boolean Operators: