Asp Online Tutorial
- 1. USING THE ACADEMIC SEARCH PREMIER DATABASE A Basic Search Guide Lamson Library Plymouth State University
- 2. Why use Academic Search Premier? • Academic Search Premier is a comprehensive database that covers all disciplines. It searches the contents of thousands of articles in magazines, journals and newspapers. • It is the best database to use for beginning most research topics. • It provides access to peer-reviewed journals in all academic disciplines. • Many articles are FULL TEXT.
- 5. Setting up the Search • State your research question or thesis. • Example: How does the general public view people who have tattoos or body art? • Identify key search terms: • Body art • Tattoos • Social aspects
- 6. Enter your search term here. Use the * as your wildcard, or truncation symbol, to get the most results
- 7. Now, try the search using the subject term
- 8. Use subject terms displayed here to narrow your search
- 9. The subject thesaurus also may suggest other terms to use in your search.
- 10. Now, try this search with the terms you found. For more results, use the keyword default (SELECT A FIELD)
- 11. Click on the Refine Search tab Besides using search terms, you may limit your results by date and/or by peer reviewed journals.
- 12. Click on the title of this article to view the expanded citation Article #10 and #11 are available in full text
- 13. You can print, email or save an individual article to a folder for later use Expanded citation clearly labels the key elements: article title, author(s), and on the Abstract provides SOURCE line, journal details on title, issue, date, volume, contents of the issue number, and pages article
- 14. The article may be printed or emailed after viewing the full text.
- 15. Not all articles show full-text links. Check journal title to see if an article is available online.
- 17. Click here to get the full-text article
- 18. Click on the link where the date of your article is located.
- 19. Document Delivery (ILL) • Free service offered to all PSU students, faculty and staff. • Students may request journal articles and books not owned by Lamson Library within the building or through full-text services. • Articles will be mailed directly to the address provided in your request • Plan ahead! It may take up to two weeks for the delivery of your requested material.
- 22. Ask a Librarian • Reference Librarians are available to answer any questions you may have. • Email us through the “Ask a Librarian” link on the library website. • Call us at 535-2455. • Chat with us between 11 am and 3 pm daily during regular semesters. • Still need help? Call or email Anne Kulig at 535- 2833 or annek@plymouth.edu.