Accessing Library Resources and Articles

This video tutorial provides a beginner's guide to using the Social Sciences Citation Index. It covers accessing the database through the McMaster Library, conducting phrase searches, refining search results, and exploring articles. The tutorial demonstrates how to efficiently navigate the database to find relevant academic articles and access their full texts.

What is the first step to access the Social Sciences Citation Index from the McMaster Library website?

• Click on the Journals tab and type in social sciences.

• Choose the Articles databases tab and select social sciences.

• Go to the Library homepage and search for social sciences.

• Select the Books tab and search for social sciences.

What is the purpose of using quotation marks in a phrase search?

• To search for each word separately.

• To highlight important words in the search.

• To search for the exact phrase as a whole.

• To exclude certain words from the search.

How many results were initially returned for the phrase search 'lifespan development'?

• 32 results

• 200 results

• 100 results

• 130 results

What feature allows you to refine your search results on the Web of Science platform?

• Search bar

• Web of Science categories

• Advanced search

• Keyword filter

After refining the search, how many results were obtained?

• 25 results

• 50 results

• 10 results

• 32 results

What information can you find when you click on an article title?

• Author's biography

• Descriptive abstract and keywords

• Related articles

• Publication date only

Which link should you choose to access the full article through the library?

• Library link

• Publisher's link

• Journal's link

• Author's link

How many locations does the library subscribe to for accessing the article?

• One location

• Two locations

• Three locations

• Four locations

What action should you take to fully display the article after choosing the Scholars Portal link?

• Select the abstract view

• Choose the text view

• Click on the HTML view

• Click on the PDF download

What can you do with the article after downloading it?

• Share it on social media

• Only read it online

• Edit the content

• Read, download, or print it