Proquest Database Analysis

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ProQuest offers various output options, including e-mail, print, save and an option to export their search records. Once users are done with their searching they will have an opportunity to Save their searches to the My Research account that can be obtained by users who have created one. Once an account is created, users can save their searches and will be able to access it anytime when logged into ProQuest however, if users forget to click the Save button then all search results will be lost when logged out.
ProQuest search results can be emailed simply by clicking on the check box next to your results. The blue icon is located at the top of the database to the right of the Search Within button right under the Related Searches. Once the …show more content…

Users can be guided through each search method by using the Help option to find resources. Wildcard and Truncate search options are available for convenience if users are unsure of their search terms. However, like most search options the best way for a user to narrow in on a search is to use a Boolean statement. ProQuest offers many other options to help users export and save their searches for future use and for users to be a part of a network linking its users to computer systems …show more content…

If you click on this button you will be provided with expanded instructions on performing searches, special search methods, limiting search results, ranking results, and general database browsing information. Given its robust features, advanced help options and availability in multiple languages, it is clear to me that the ProQuest database was built to be a powerful, yet accessible, research tool for its users.
Conclusion
ProQuest is a beneficial, easy to navigate web based database for anyone seeking e-books to journals and many to more sources. This database is a good resource to use and keeps users organized and links them to detailed records that give information containing all you need to know about the source.
Most users will find what they are looking for the first times when conducting searches due to the database sufficiently being able to decode natural language. As users navigate through the website they will find many icons and tabs to help them through their searches. One does not have to be an expert to conduct searches using this database and will be able to use the simple search index to retrieve a desirable number of sources if the user knows exactly what they are trying to retrieve. This database would be an essential tool for students, teachers, or any patron to meet their informational

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