Download - Tutorial ProQuest/Social Studies
ProQuest TutorialSearching the database and using filters.
Go to http://www.bvswlmc.com
Click on “All Databases”
Go to ProQuest
Find the username and password on your password sheet.
Enter search terms here. KEEP IT SIMPLE!Search tricks:
• Use “quotes” for exact phrases.
• Use Boolean searching for more specific searches, AND, OR, NOT.
• Limit to FULL TEXT to restrict your results to printable articles.
Sample search query.
“lawrence, kansas”
slavery
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185 results!
185 results!
Use these filters!
Journals-High level readsMagazines and newspapers-usually lower
Journals-High level readsMagazines and newspapers-usually lower
Articles-varied levelsFeatures-typically more in depth
Journals-High level readsMagazines and newspapers-usually lower
Headings the topic is under (like a chapter in a book). Good way to find more general search topics!
Articles-varied levelsFeatures-typically more in depth
Journals-High level readsMagazines and newspapers-usually lower
Headings the topic is under (like a chapter in a book). Good way to find more general search topics!Limit the dates to what is relevant for your topic.
Articles-varied levelsFeatures-typically more in depth