Getting Started with Academic Search Complete
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Getting started with Academic Search Complete
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Academic Search Complete is a huge online database full of reliable sources for your assignments and research. It covers all subject areas, from business and psychology to health and beyond, it’s an essential resource for finding credible, relevant information on virtually any topic.
How do I perform a basic search
- Enter keywords in the search box. Click the magnifying glass icon to view results.
- As you type, suggestions will appear below. Click any suggestion to see its results.
- After running a search, you can narrow down your results using filters. Just click the All Filters button to open the panel on the left.
There are loads of options to explore, but here are two great ones to start with:
- Source Type: Choose the kind of content you want, such as academic journals, magazines, reports, or reviews.
- Publication Date: Set a custom date range to focus on the most recent research or a specific time period
Tip: Click Advanced Search for more powerful search options. This feature lets you combine multiple keywords using Boolean operators like AND, OR, and NOT to refine your results.
Want to learn more? Check out our FAQ: What are Boolean and advanced search operators and how do I use them to search for resources?
Viewing and Saving results
To explore an article, simply click on its title to view the abstract and more information. On this page you can: access the full text, save or add to project and download or email the resource using the toolbar options.
To access the full text, you’ll typically see two format options, although additional formats may be available.
- PDF Full Text: Ideal for viewing the article as it appears in print.
- Online Full Text: Great for quick reading and accessibility features.
Further guidance
Head over to EBSCOConnect for helpful guides and tips to make the most of this database!
If you would like more help, email us at Library@arden.ac.uk or book a librarian appointment
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