Guide to Accessing EBSCOhost Databases

Introduction to EBSCOhost and Accessing Databases

  • Welcome message addressing viewers about the video on EBSCOhost.

  • Purpose of the video:

    • Access lesser-known databases within the EBSCOhost database.

    • Instructions on how to cite articles.

    • Guidance on how to download articles.

Accessing the Library Homepage

  • Navigate to the library's homepage:

    • URL: lib.wvu.edu.

Locating EBSCOhost Database

  • Click on the "databases" section once on the homepage.

  • Input "EBSCOhost" in the search bar and hit enter.

Selecting the Right Database

  • Page redirects to a database search results page:

    • Important: Do not select "EBSCOhost"; choose Agricola right below it.

  • This action leads to another page allowing database selection.

Choosing Databases for Research

  • Option to choose individual databases:

    • Click on "choose databases" button.

  • Selected databases for demonstration:

    • Agricola.

    • Medline.

    • Wildlife and Ecology Studies Worldwide (found at the bottom).

  • Click "OK" to confirm selections.

Viewing Database Descriptions

  • For those needing descriptions of the databases:

    • Go back to the page and click on "EBSCOhost".

    • This provides an alphabetical list detailing the contents of each database.

  • Necessary to check the box for the databases you wish to include in your search before hitting continue.

Search Options and Settings

  • After confirming databases, you will arrive at a specific database search page:

    • Option to see all searched databases by hitting "show all".

  • Recommended settings to enhance searching:

    • Check linked full text box for direct access to articles.

    • Optionally check scholarly journals (not mandatory for the assignment).

Conducting a Search

  • Example search term: "obesity in cats".

  • Click on the search button to view the results.

  • Relevant article found: "Obesity in Cats and Dogs: What's Wrong with Being Fat?"

Accessing Article Content

  • Initial results show an abstract or a summary, not the full article:

    • For the complete article, select the link full text option.

Citing Articles

  • Citation options are available under the article result:

    • Click the cite button on the right-hand tabs.

    • Scroll to find APA format citation:

    • Copy and paste citation into a separate document.

Additional Tools and Features

  • Tools available (though may only provide the abstract):

    • Save to Google Drive.

    • Print.

    • Email Articles.

    • Save and link options.

  • Proceed to access the full article:

    • Click link full text, which directs to the journal's website.

Downloading Article

  • Example journal reference: Journal of Animal Science.

  • Options available:

    • Read the full article directly.

    • Download a PDF version for offline reading.

  • Citation can also be obtained from the journal page.

Conclusion

  • Summarization of video content:

    • Accessing lesser-known EBSCOhost databases.

    • Citing articles correctly.

    • Downloading articles for future reference.

  • Thank you message to viewers for watching.