How to Search ProQuest?

  1. Select and click on databases on your topic or click the ”Continue” button. If you click on the ”Continue” button, this will bring you to basic search menu
  2. Using BASIC SEARCH: you can search by keyword or phrase
    • Simply enter your keyword(s) in the search box
    • To search for a phrase of more than two words, use quotation marks
    • You may limit your search by database (single or multiple), date range, full-text documents only and scholarly journals, including peer-reviewed
    • Then, click the ”Search” button. Search results page will appear on screen
  3. Using ADVANCED SEARCH,
    • Enter a word or phrase into the search field
    • If you are combining your search with additional search words:
    • Choose the operator (for example, AND or OR) you want to use
    • Add your search word to the search field next to the operator list
    • From the drop-down menu, select the field to search
    • Continue adding words as needed. If you want to add more terms, click Add a row
    • When you finish entering your terms, click the “Search” button