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| KEYWORD SEARCHING VS. SUBJECT SEARCHING : Introduction Searching databases such as Infotrac or SIRS can be frustrating. Sometimes you can't find any articles on your topic. Other times you get hundreds of seemingly irrelevant hits that you must scroll through. These problems can often be overcome if you understand the difference between keyword searching and subject searching. This tutorial will examine these different methods of searching electronic databases for information. We will look at several features shared by most databases and explore the idea of creating a "search strategy." Before we begin.... The databases mentioned in this tutorial can all be accessed via the Dean College Library's website under the "Electronic Resources" link. Some databases are available across campus, while others are available only within the library. After selecting your location, you will be presented with a list of available databases. If, after selecting a database, you are asked for your library card number, type in the 14-digit number that appears just below the barcode on the back of your Dean ID card. In this tutorial, "Search screen" means the main search page of the database. It is usually the home page and contains a box for entering search terms and a button that you can click on to execute the search. Depending on the database, you can return to the main search screen by clicking "Search," "New Search," or "Search Again." "Results list" refers to the list of articles (or entries, or profiles, or citations) that are displayed after executing a search. Results lists are usually click-able links which lead to more information, such as the full-text of an article. Okay, let's begin by taking a look at keyword searching. On to page 2 ...
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