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Scopus is a library database that contains health, social sciences, engineering, and science literature. You can access it through the library's A-Z database list Links to an external site.. This is a great database for starting many research projects.

Below are a few short videos showing some of our favorite Scopus features. Other databases have similar features.

These videos were originally created for H EDU 5300: Health and Diversity - a great class! In this class, groups research health disparities for specific populations. In these videos I researched type 2 diabetes in African Americans.

1. Advanced Search Feature

2. Filters (Year & Document Type)

3. Sort On (Cited highest)

4. Snowballing / Citation Chaining

5. Download PDF and/or Request from Interlibrary Loan

6. Tweaking Your Search

 

Now, it's your turn! Try one of the following scenarios or use your own research question:

1. What interventions help refugee students transition more easily to their new academic environment?
2. Can a mobile app encourage exercise among adults?
3. What are the environmental impacts of new bridge in a watershed area?
4. How can catheters be designed to be less invasive and/or reduce infections?