Updated November 2021. MO
A database is an organised collection of data, which can be facts, statistics and information. What goes into a database is determined by its purpose, subject, and the potential users of the database. What you get out of a database is determined by the way you use it.
This session is about understanding databases and how you can make the most of using them.
Complete the Introduction to Databases PowerPoint. It will download when you select the link. The PowerPoint has audio, so you may need to adjust your volume.
Finished section one? Then, keep going to section two.
Finished section two? Then go on to section three.
There are many databases at the university for you to use. DelphiS is a discovery database that uses the EBSCO interface.
Learn more about searching for library resources in DelphiS (in this interactive tutorial). It will take about 15 minutes to complete.
Then view the videos below to learn about the Basic and Advance searching in DelphiS
When you have completed the videos take a look at section four.
Web of Science was previously called the Web of Knowledge. It provides access to a number of databases including Web of Science Core Collection (covering engineering, science, health, social science, humanities, etc.), BIOSIS (biological & biomedical science) and Inspec (physics, computing, electrical & electronic engineering, etc.).
1. View Introduction to the Web of Science tutorial. The PowerPoint has audio and videos and will take about 15 minutes to complete. Please note this PowerPoint may appear at the bottom of your screen and you will need to open it.
2. View the Search Fields in the Web of Science document to learn the various fields to search in when using the Web of Science database.
3. Complete the short test below that is a review of what you have learned about the Web of Science database. Choose either the Articulate or MS Forms format.
Web of Science Test in Articulate format
Alternative format for Test in MS Forms
4. The transcript for Test Yourself on the Web of Science Database Transcript in Word format
Please fill out the Feedback form when you have completed the tutorial.
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To view the full tutorials on the Web of Science and other databases, go to your subject guide where you will find the databases specific to your subject area.
To view the tutorial for any subject database, look for the icon next to the name of the subject database on the subject guide.
(Please first go to the Feedback tab and fill out the Feedback form when you have completed this programme)