Searching tips

It is possible to combine your results from previous searches using the Search History table. For example, it is now possible to combine our broadened search results of food with the other two concepts mood and women.

Most databases have a Combine button or icon. The Combine icon uses Boolean operators to combine previous search results.

Exercise

Performing a broadened search on the concept of food (using the Boolean terms OR and AND) & Combining search history

Select Library home page and follow the steps

1. From the Library home page click on Databases.

2. Locate the PsycINFO database

3. Perform a search using the search terms mood and women

4. Perform another search by entering the terms food or diet or nutrition

5. Select the 'Combine Searches' located under the Search History Box

6. Select the results of the previous two searches and combine with AND

7. Select Continue