Margaret Vugrin, MSLS, AHIP Preston Smith Library

1) I avoid searching in PubMed… True or False 2) I find searching in PubMed… Easy, OK, Hard, Never use it 3) MeSh headings are…________________. 4) I have a hard time narrowing my results. True or False 1) I would rather search in…_____________________.

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 blood blood Combination of letters

blood

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MeSH Breastfeeding

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Does breastfeeding decrease childhood obesity?

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…decrease childhood obesity? Prevention and control

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 Biggest benefit of using MeSH?  Sub–headings broaden or narrow my topic?  Name three filters…

 Locating full-text  Searching by author  Searching by journal  Quick steps to locate citations  Gold Rush  Exporting

 Does vigorous physical activity increase the risk of bleeding in children with hemophilia?  Please send me screen capture of your strategy.

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