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Interdisciplinary Health Studies (BSIHS and Global Health)

This guide is designed to support the programs specific to global and international health.

Article & Research Resources: Library Databases

What to Look For in Databases

Searching for articles is not always easy, but there are tricks that will help you navigate and find more relevant materials to your needs.

  1. Boolean Searching (AND/OR/NOT)
  2. Filters when Searching (usually on the left-hand side)
  3. Subject Headings
  4. Does the database use their own thesaurus, like MeSH (Medical Subject Headings in PubMed)?

I don't know what any of these things are...

Then check out Hanna's Library 101 videos for guidance or email Hanna (schmille@ohio.edu)