Database searching is different than using Google. To be able to search a database, you'll have to break down your research topic or question into keywords.
Example
Research question: does exercise improve symptoms of depression in college students?
| Broader keywords |
young adults |
|
mental health, mental disorders, affective disorders |
| ORIGINAL KEYWORDS |
college students |
exercise |
major depression |
| Synonyms |
university, higher education |
physical activity |
|
| Narrower keywords |
[by demographic - example: female college students, college students with disabilities, etc.] |
aerobic, weightlifting, yoga, etc. |
recurrent depression |
