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Introduction
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The Family & Society Studies Worldwide database provides information on
research, policy, and practice literature in the fields of
- family science
- human ecology
- human development
It contains abstracts and bibliographic records drawn from
- professional journals
- books
- popular literature
- conference papers
- government reports
Coverage dates from 1970 to present with monthly updates.
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Accessing
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This database may be accessed from the Databases page of the Electronic Resources section of the NSU Alvin Sherman Library website.
For more on how to access databases visit http://www.nova.edu/library/dils/lessons/electroniclibrary/
After connecting to BiblioLine, you will need to do one of the following
- click on the Family & Society Studies Worldwide link–each database
name is a link
- select the Family & Society Studies Worldwide database and click the
Continue button
Select the Family & Society Studies Worldwide database from the list
of BiblioLine databases.
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Searching
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To construct a search in the Family & Society Studies
Worldwide database
- type your search term(s) in the entry box
- click the Search button
Searching in Family & Society Studies Worldwide
database.
Modify searches in the Family & Society Studies Worldwide database by using
one or more of the following
- enter multiple search terms or concepts
- combine terms using Boolean operators
- limit search terms using field searching
- refine searches with limiters, such as date, full text, publication type,
language, gender, etc.
Modifying a search in the Family & Society Studies Worldwide database.
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Search Results
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Search results will vary. If you get:
- No records matched your search, then check your spelling
or the fields you searched in.
- Too many, then go back and limit your search. Sometimes a
search needs to be modified with: additional search words, searching
only a specific field, adding date limitations, or type of materials.
- Too few, then go back and expand your search. Consider synonyms
for your search words or concepts. Try to use professional language
or terminology.
- Irrelevant results, then try new search terms. Consider synonyms
or related concepts. Identify and search using descriptors. Try a different
database.
Results lists
A list of search results matching your search terms will be displayed. The
results page shows
- citations for items that matched the search terms
- availability information as appropriate
- view Database Record
- view Database Record with Website Link
Search results list in Family & Society Studies Worldwide database.
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