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Expanded Academic Index ASAP & InfoTrac OneFile
Locating Articles
Both databases are searched the same way. Expanded Academic Index ASAP will
provide a more focused search while InfoTrac OneFile is the larger of
the two databases.
Expanded Academic Index ASAP
Subject areas include: the humanities, social sciences and non-technical
general sciences. Covers 1980 to present.
InfoTrac OneFile
Subject areas include: business, computers, current events, economics,
education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law,
literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports
technology, and general interest topics. Covers 1980 to present.
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The Best Three Ways to
Search
Subject Guide Search - Browse listings
of subjects, people,
etc. on your chosen topic. It is also helpful in
gaining a grasp
of the different variations of the subject.
Keyword Search - Searches for a word or words in an
article's abstract, title, or contents. Be sure to spell correctly.
Remember that
only 60% of the material in these databases
is
full-text.
Advanced Search - Offers
the ability to select a specific
field to search: abstract, author, content, keyword, subject.
Still having trouble finding material?
Ask a Librarian! |
To Access These Databases Via the Web:
| Go to
http://www.monroecc.edu/go/library |
Click "Find Articles" then
choose either Expanded Academic Index or
InfoTrac OneFile |
| If off-campus, click “Access from Home” and follow directions to log-in |
Tips for Searching and Downloading
- If you are trying to find a subject or narrow
a subject, go to "Subject Guide." It has extensive subject lists.
- If you are having trouble with too many "hits"
try being more specific in your search. (For Example, Oak Tree vs. Tree)
- If you are having trouble with too few
"hits" try broadening your subject.
(For Example, Poultry vs. Chicken)
- If you are not receiving ANY hits, check
your spelling. Remember that database is searching for the exact
word(s) you typed in.
- Either scroll to the bottom of the page or
use the navigation bar on the left for information on printing /
e-mailing / saving to disk.
Track Your Research
What is Your Topic:
Related Key Concepts:
M. Timmons, Revised 9/2005,
http://www.monroecc.edu/go/library
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