Library Lectures Flashcards
1
Q
What is the limitation of google scholar?
A
??
2
Q
Medline is the same database as….
A
Pubmed
3
Q
Why would you search more than 1 database?
A
To get a comprehensive search.
4
Q
What do you need to identify before you search?
A
Population
Intervention
Comparison (Control)
Outcome
5
Q
Why is medline better than pubmed?
A
Medline gives more control over search results, searches same articles. It allows broadening/narrowing of searches.
6
Q
When would you combine keywords with AND?
A
when both keywords are necessary for your search
*refine search
7
Q
When would you combine keywords with OR?
A
when either keyword is applicable to your search
*broaden search
8
Q
What are the 5 steps to acquiring evidence (from library reading)?
A
- Define question using PICO approach.
- Select appropriate sources
- Choose best databases or printed sources
- Apply search strategy using subject terms, keywords
- Modify strategy for a more efficient search.
9
Q
How do you narrow or refine your search?
A
- narrow question
- specific search terms
- search via subject headings rather than keyword
- combine terms using AND
- apply limiters like English language, human subject, age group, RCT’s, etc
10
Q
How do you broaden your search?
A
- broaden question
- find more search terms
- different combo of terms
- use truncation (* or $)
- combine using OR
- use explode feature
- apply all subheadings to subject headings
- search further back in time, include all publication types
