HSI-STEM:Winter Research Experience & Summer Bridge

General databases for science searches:

Link to the database listings for these subjects:

• Select where to search (Choose your database or guide)

• Break search into keywords

• Search key terms using AND, OR

• Truncation *

• Use limiters (pub. year or type, etc.)

1. Check spelling
2. Check which field it is searching (topic, author, etc.)
3. Use less key words (get less specific)
4. Use more "OR's" (common name, synonyms)
5. Try another database

Getting too many results? (HOW TO GET LESS)

1. Add more concepts (get more specific)
2. Use more limiters (years, peer-reviewed only, etc.)