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USC Databases

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  • This page is divided into 'Browse by name' and 'Browse by subject'.
  • Selecting the relevant database is dependent on the subject for which it is for and the user's level of experience.
  • There are tutorials for Informit, Scopus, and PubMed available through other Guides.
  • Database search tutorials are presented by the librarians early in each semester.

Build a Search

Use this tool to create a search strategy that you can use in a variety of databases.

  Concept 1 AND Concept 2 AND Concept 3
Name your concepts here:    
Search terms Search terms Search terms

List alternate terms for each concept.

These can be:

  • synonyms
  • specific examples of the concept

Use single words or short phrases.

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Cut & paste the results into most database search boxes, including the general multi-subject library databases from EBSCO, ProQuest, and APAFT (Australian).  Google Scholar is another good, general search engine for journal articles - follow these instructions to link to the full-text articles available at USC: Set your Google Scholar preferences.

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