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BHSc Library Research Guide

Explore library resources for the Bachelor of Health Sciences Program at McMaster

Database Fundamentals

Whatever your skill level, we recommend you take a few minutes to complete these introductory modules before moving onto tutorials dealing with specific databases. These videos will provide you with a foundational knowledge of the database tools and features that are necessary for effective and efficient searching.


Part 1 of 2

Introduction to Databases, Developing Search Terms (Subject Headings vs. Keywords) 

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Part 2 of 2

Search History, Combining Terms, Applying Limits, Accessing Full-Text Documents

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Database Tutorials

Searching Database Fields