FAQ: Where can I access, and how do I use, Science Database - ProQuest?

Accessing Science Database- ProQuest

You can access Science Database - ProQuest This link opens in a new window by following these steps:

1. Select A-Z Database List on the library homepage under "Quick Links"
2. Choose "S" from the alphabet
3. Find "Science Database - ProQuest" on the list of databases available there.

Using Science Database- ProQuest

Follow these steps to run a search, access full text resources, and get an auto-generated citation for database materials:

1. Type your keywords into the Science Database search box.
2. From your search results, click on the title of an item to see information about the resource and the full text.
3. Above the full text, there is a "Download" button where you can get the PDF, and a "Cite" button to get a full citation in APA, MLA, or Chicago Style.

More Help with Science Database- ProQuest

Search Tips

With your search keywords, use quotation marks around any important phrases and use Boolean searching, which connects the keywords using AND or OR. This can help provide you with more relevant results.

For example, if you are researching earthquakes, you can try searches like these:

• "earthquakes"
• "earthquakes" AND plate tectonics
• "earthquakes" AND plate tectonics AND (earthquake prediction OR earthquake probabilities)