Cinahl Basics

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Learn the basics of searching CINAHL on the EbscoHost platform at the University of St. Thomas.

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CINAHL BasicsA Doherty Library Information Literacy

Tutorial

GoalsI. Understand the CINAHL Advanced Search

pageII. Understand the basics of MeSH (Medical

Subject Headings from MEDLINE)III. Read an article recordIV. Understand EBSCOHost tools and tutorialsV. Get library help

Selects MeSH matches for your

terms

Limits!

GoalsI. Understand the CINAHL Advanced Search

pageII. Understand the basics of MeSH (Medical

Subject Headings from MEDLINE)III. Read an article recordIV. Understand EBSCOHost tools and tutorialsV. Get library help

heart attack

What is the MeSH term for heart attack?

Check the “Major Heading” box to get articles primarily about that subject.

GoalsI. Understand the CINAHL Advanced Search

pageII. Understand the basics of MeSH (Medical

Subject Headings from MEDLINE)III. Read an article recordIV. Understand EBSCOHost tools and tutorialsV. Get library help

Major Subjects,Minor Subjects.

Descriptive Abstract.

Things you can search for with Advanced Search!

If no PDF Full Text, click “UST Check Availability”

GoalsI. Understand the CINAHL Advanced Search

pageII. Understand the basics of MeSH (Medical

Subject Headings from MEDLINE)III. Read an article recordIV. Understand EBSCOHost tools and tutorialsV. Get library help

Cool Tools!

Cool Tools!

Cool Tools!

Sign up for RefWorks at library.stthom.edu to save and format your citations!

GoalsI. Understand the CINAHL Advanced Search

pageII. Understand the basics of MeSH (Medical

Subject Headings from MEDLINE)III. Read an article recordIV. Understand EBSCOHost tools and tutorialsV. Get library help

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