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Search the Literature

Instruction for building a search strategy, recording searches and managing results.

How is This Guide Organized?

Step 1: Formulate a Question

Step 2: Build a Search Strategy

Where to Search

Connecting Search Terms

Step 3: Record Searches & Manage Results

The Library Can Also Help You With

Search strategies for your research
Troubleshooting access to databases and articles
Interlibrary Loan for materials we don't already have
Your MyNCBI account and searching in PubMed
AMA citation and paper format
APA citation and paper format
EndNote to keep track of articles and cite research
Promoting your research through the Roseman eCommons
Downloading and using mobile apps

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