Research (specific tools)

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ProQuest Don’t hesitate to use “search tips” or Help! Lots of good information there!

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SQHS specific databases with helpful tips

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ProQuest

Don’t hesitate to use “search tips” or Help! Lots of good information there!

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ProQuest Advanced Search

Narrow sources by type

Use subject area searches as well to narrow & streamline results

Searches for related content – copy a section from a document to find “similar”

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Health Sciences and Nursing Subject Search: Plastic AND Surgery

Check related search terms to narrow results

Narrow results further

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Opposing Viewpoints

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Search by Issue or Geographic Region

Subject specific searches

Video & podcasts

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Quick Links

Quick links for tools

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Search by Country or continent

Videos & Podcasts

Search by Subject

Current Events

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Search by Subject Areas

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Search under each Subject Area for best results

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ELL & all learner translations

Read aloud feature

Subject specific searches and current events

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Scirus

A Science specific search engine on the web. Make use of Advanced Search and specific terms whenever possible. Streamlines your searches!

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Scirus results

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It’s That Easy!!

• It pays to learn to use the tools effectively and efficiently.

• It will save you

–Time–Hassle–Headaches–Stress