Searching an Online Database

Online Database Searching (Overview)

Searching an online database is essentially the same as searching your own EndNote library. After establishing a connection:

  1. Enter your search term(s) in the fields on the Advanced Search panel.
  2. Select the appropriate search options.
  3. Click Search to send the search request to the online database.

A few significant differences between searching an online database and an EndNote library are described in Searching EndNote Fields vs. Online Database Indexes. See The Advanced Search Panel for general information about using the Advanced Search panel interface.

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