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Using InfoTrac Using InfoTrac DatabasesDatabases
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Using InfoTrac Using InfoTrac DatabasesDatabases
•InfoTrac is a group of InfoTrac is a group of databases. databases.
•The databases are The databases are subject- subject-
or age-group specific. or age-group specific. •Many contain full-text Many contain full-text
articles.articles.
Using InfoTrac Using InfoTrac DatabasesDatabases
Begin Begin your your
use of use of InfoTraInfoTrac on the c on the Library’Library’s home s home page.page.
Click here
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There are 18
databases from
which to choose.Familiariz
e yourself with the
databases and their purposes.
Using InfoTrac Using InfoTrac DatabasesDatabases
…familiarize
yourself with the
databases and their purposes.
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If needed, consult with a
Reference Librarian
for guidance
in choosing
databases.
How to Start How to Start Searching a Gale Searching a Gale Group Database Group Database
How to Start How to Start Searching a Gale Searching a Gale Group Database Group Database
Each database listed in the menu has the following features:
•A database name. •A date range.
•A short database description•A link labeled Start searching
•An icon, or picture, just to the left of the database name and description.
Searching a Gale Searching a Gale Group Database Group Database Once you have
selected a database, you
should familiarize
yourself with the features on
the screen.You can mouse over the items
on the left-hand menu to get a description of the function of
each link.
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Here’s how you
can search.
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Subject Guide Search
Find articles by topic.
Journal Search Find all available articles in a specific issue of a journal or newspaper. The results list displays in page number order.
Advanced Search Find articles by using any of several indexes, alone or in combination.
Keyword Search Find articles by matching words in titles, citations, and abstracts, or in the entire text. The result list runs from newest to oldest.
Relevance Search Find articles by matching words in titles, citations, and abstracts, or in the entire text. The result list starts with the best matches according to how and where the words occur in articles.
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Let’s do a sample Subject Guide
search in the
Expanded Academic
ASAP database.
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Enter your topic in
the search box and click on Search.
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You can limit your
search using the options
available.
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Examine your results screen.
You have
several options.
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Entries are displayed in groups, and in alphabetical order within each group. First are the entries in which your search word(s) comes first. Next are the entries in which your word(s) comes second, and so on.
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To select a Subject Guide entry, click on its link:A main Subject Guide entry leads to a list of citations A subdivision link leads to another Subject Guide page with a list of specific aspects of the main entry A related subject link leads to another Subject Guide page with entries for the related subject.
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Other items relevant to your search may be displayed.
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Once you have performed a search,
you will see a Dictionary link in
the left-hand column. To look up a word on the screen, highlight the word, then click on the Dictionary link.
Searching a Gale Searching a Gale Group Database Group Database Highlight
the word, then click
on the Dictionary
link, and the word will be copied
automatically to the
dictionary entry
spaces. Then click
on OK.
Searching a Gale Searching a Gale Group Database Group Database The
definition
closest to the word you
chose will be
displayed.
Using the results of a Using the results of a search. search.
Let’s examine the results of the sample search.
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Results are
displayed with
the most
recent listed first.
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Each entry
includes a link to
an article’s citation
information, or to full text.
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The title of each item
links to the content of
the full record. A
record might include as little as a
brief citation or as much as full text
and graphics,
depending on the
collection you're
searching and the
rights that have been negotiated.
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At the left, near the
beginning of the record, you'll see a Mark box.
Click on the box to save the record for later action.
Select the View mark list link in
the left-hand column any
time you want to see what's on your list.
Using the results of a Using the results of a search.search.
Text links will take
you to the full text that is
available.Not all
articles are lengthy;
check the word count
for the lengths
that best suit your
need.
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When you have
located an article that
meets your need, you have
options for working with that article.You can Print,
Email, or Retrieve a
PDF (document
pre-formatted)
.
Using the results of a Using the results of a search.search.
Clicking on Print reformats your item
for printing.Use the
Back button to return to
the unformatt
ed screen.
Using the results of a Using the results of a search.search.
Clicking on Email
or Retrieve
allows you to
email the text, or to print the article as
a PDF, formatted as in the original
publication.
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The Relevance search is a simple yet effective way to
search for articles. It looks for
words and word
variants, alone and
in combinatio
n. Relevance search is
most effective when two or more search
terms are entered.
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To conduct a Relevance search: Click on the entry box Enter one or more words Click on Search
Boolean and logical operators (and, or, not) cannot be used in Relevance Search. Instead, use the following special characters to modify your search terms: Character Example of Use Search Result
Double quotes "civil war" Match civil war exactly
Plus sign +television Matching articles must contain the word television
Minus sign -headache Matching articles must not contain the word headache
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Here is a sample Relevance search. The terms are formatted so that they match “stem cell” exactly but DO NOT include the term “research.”
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Comparing these results with those from the previous example, the articles relating to “Research” are now absent from the results list.
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Here is a sample
Keyword search in
Expanded Academic
ASAP.
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Notice the size of the results list.
By using Keyword instead of Subject
searching, the number
of hits is greater but may be less
relevant.
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Remember, a Keyword
search will find articles by matching
words in titles,
citations, and
abstracts, or in the entire
text. a Subject search will find articles
by topic.
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Here is a sample
Advanced search in Expanded Academic
ASAP. It will find articles by using any
of several indexes,
alone or in combination.
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This method of searching
offers the most options
and the greatest
flexibility in formatting
your search.
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Choose Advanced search if you need to be very specific in stating your research question.
Searcher wants only the current year’s articles.
Searcher wants only this particular journal
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You may use
Journal search
to search
the contents
of a magazin
e or journal.
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Information about
the journal
you selected will be
displayed.
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The most recent year
available is listed
first.Click on a year or an issue to begin searchin
g.
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Your choices
are listed at the
top, and the
available contents are listed in page order.
Citing an article Citing an article from InfoTrac from InfoTrac
InfoTrac citations are not official bibliographic citations.
To cite an article from InfoTrac, use a standard style for notes and bibliography
entries.
The following are examples of two styles for the way citations from InfoTrac should appear in a
bibliography or a works cited page. Keep in mind that there are other styles. Also keep in mind that double spacing and underlining rather than italics
might both be preferred. Always check with your instructor for style
preferences.
Citing an article Citing an article from InfoTrac from InfoTrac
Whichever style is used, a citation from InfoTrac will generally contain
the following:author (if applicable)
title name of publication
publication information pages or indication of length
source (InfoTrac) Accession or article number if possible
download date
Citing an article from Citing an article from
InfoTracInfoTrac Modern Language Association (MLA) Style
Davidson, Paul. "Globalization." Journal of Post Keynesian Economics 24 (2002): 475+. Expanded Academic ASAP. Gale Group Databases. College of Staten Island Lib., NY.15 Apr. 2002 <http://www.infotrac.galegroup.com>."Ethiopia." Map. Rand McNally Maps. 1996. Student Edition. Gale Group Databases. Roosevelt High School Lib., Roosevelt, NY. 15 May 2002 <http://www.infotrac.galegroup.com>.Mauch II, Thomas H. "Researchers Identify Alzheimer's Enzyme Inhibitor." Los Angeles Times 13 Apr. 2000: B2. InfoTrac Custom Newspapers. Gale Group Databases. Mililani Public Lib., HI. 18 Apr. 2000.National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Stroke: Hope Through Research. Pamphlet. May 1999. Health Reference Center Academic. Gale Group Databases. Laney College Lib., Oakland, CA. 18 Sep. 2001 <http://www.infotrac.galegroup.com>."Pennsylvania State Agencies Finalize Plan to Monitor for West Nile Virus." PR Newswire 7 Apr. 2000. InfoTrac OneFile Gale Group Databases. College of San Mateo Lib., CA. 18 June 2000 <http://www.infotrac.galegroup.com>.
See http://www.mla.org for further information and updates.
Citing an article from Citing an article from
InfoTracInfoTrac American Psychological Association (APA) Style
Battersby, John (1999, May 10). Nelson Mandela's Moral Legacy. The Christian Science Monitor. Retrieved November 21, 2001, from
InfoTrac Web InfoTrac OneFile CJ54593610.
Food Preservation (2000). The Columbia Encyclopedia (Edition 6) 13991. Retrieved February 14, 2002, from InfoTrac Web General
Reference Center Gold A69027426.
Gremillion, Kristen J. (1996). Early agricultural diet in North America: evidence from two Kentucky rock shelters. American
Antiquity, 61(3), 520. Retrieved March 17, 2002, from InfoTrac Web Expanded Academic ASAP. A19027669.
See the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association or http://www.apastyle.org/elecref.html for further
information and updates.
Using Using Help filesHelp files in in InfoTrac InfoTrac
Help files are available from every screen in InfoTrac
The Help information given will be
relevant to the screen on
which you are working.
From any Help page, you can get
the complete Help Index.
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As you work with InfoTrac, please contact As you work with InfoTrac, please contact a Reference Librarian if you would like a Reference Librarian if you would like
help or advice:help or advice:Atkinson Library, Walker Hall 1Atkinson Library, Walker Hall 1stst floor floor
Call 517-796-8622Call 517-796-8622Email Email JCCLibrary@jccmi.eduJCCLibrary@jccmi.edu
Fax 517-796-8623Fax 517-796-8623
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