FAQ: Where can I access, and how do I use, Academic Search Ultimate - EBSCO?

Accessing Academic Search Ultimate - EBSCO

You can access Academic Search Ultimate - EBSCO This link opens in a new window by following these steps:

1. Select the A-Z Database List on our library homepage under "Quick Links"
2. Choose "A" from the alphabet  
3. Find "Academic Search Ultimate - EBSCO" on the alphabetical list of databases available there.

Using the Academic Search Ultimate - EBSCO Database

1. Type your keywords into the EBSCOhost search box.
2. Click on the title of an item to open to the abstract (summary).
3. Full text is usually linked on the left side of the abstract page.
4. Cite option is in the Tools menu on the right side of the abstract page.

More Help with Academic Search Ultimate - EBSCO

Search Tips

To help make your search keywords provide more relevant results try using quotation marks around any important phrases or specific terms. Also, consider using Boolean searching, which connects the keywords using AND or OR.

For example, if you are researching Time Management, you could try searches like these:

• "Time Management"
• "Time Management" AND Students
• "Time Management" AND Students AND (Procrastination OR Avoidance)

To further limit your results look to the left side of the results page in the Refine Results column. There are options to narrow results to peer-reviewed, select a specific date range, choose source type, or even narrow further by subject.