Activity - Database Searching
In your group, open the assigned database (from the above links) and answer the questions on the worksheet. Your group will briefly demonstrate your database to the rest of the class - be prepared to share your responses!
Subject Guides
Search Term | What it does | Example |
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AND |
All terms must appear Narrows your search Fewer results Use to include multiple concepts |
occupational therapy AND autism |
OR |
Either term may appear Broadens your search More results Use for related concepts |
concussion OR traumatic brain injury |
NOT |
Removes a term from your search Narrows your search Fewer results Use for concepts you do not want to research |
pet therapy NOT dogs |
Phrases |
Search for exact phrases Narrows your search Fewer results |
"animal assisted therapy" |