NUTR 334: Find Articles / Databases

• Select where to search (Do not use the big yellow box)

• Break search into keywords

• Search key terms using AND, OR

• Truncation *

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

Use the Worksheet tab above!

To search within a particular journal, type that journal title in the search box and select Source or Publication (called different things in different datbases).

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?

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

To access these databases from off-campus use your MyCSULB ID and password.

1.  Full text in the database?

OR

2. Click 

OR

3.  Not available at CSULB? Request through BeachReach