LibGuides: Database Tutorials and How-to Guides: EBSCOhost

EBSCOhost Databases

EBSCOhost provides multidisciplinary and subject-specific databases. The Library's subscription to EBSCO is geared to academic research.

Access all EBSCOhost Databases

EBSCO Tutorials from the NU Library

These quick tutorials will help you learn how to access EBSCOhost databases available from the National University Library, conduct a search, and limit to peer-reviewed articles.

Check out the videos below!

EBSCOhost User Aids

Video Tutorials

Introduction to EBSCOhost
Learn about the many features you can use to find articles of interest with the EBSCOhost interface. (4:17)
Advanced Searching
Learn how to create an advanced search on the EBSCOhost interface. (2:39)
Browsing Subject Terms in EBSCO Databases
Citing Articles in EBSCOhost
Learn how to use the Cite feature available on EBSCOhost, as well as several other EBSCO interfaces. (1:52)
Using the EBSCOhost Result List
Learn about the EBSCOhost result list and how to refine your results to get the information you need. (3:40)

User Guides

Top 5 Searching Strategies Handout
Tips for creating targeted EBSCO databases searches.
EBSCO eBooks
This page demonstrates how to search EBSCO eBooks.
EBSCO eBooks Quick Reference Handout
This two page printable user guide provides an overview of, and instructions for, downloading EBSCO eBooks.
EBSCOhost User Guide
The links on this page cover the basics of how to search, how to use the result list, and how to read the full text of articles.
My EBSCOhost Folder
Learn how to store articles, images, and links in your own personal folder.

More

Introduction to EBSCOhost Presentation
This presentation provides an overview of the EBSCOhost interface. It can be saved for off-line viewing.
Advanced Searching on EBSCOhost Presentation
This presentation describes how to search using the Guided Style search boxes. It can be saved for off-line viewing.
Reading an Article on EBSCOhost Presentation
This presentation demonstrates the EBSCOhost Article Detailed Record as well as features of HTML Full Text and the PDF Full Text Viewer. Save for offf-line viewing.
Filter your results with facets
Discover the major subject groups for your topic without having to browse multiple pages of results, or checking individual articles to see if they are relevant.
Finding Key Articles Help Sheet
Lists 8 steps you can follow to help ensure successful research when using EBSCOhost databases.
Searching Cited References Help Sheet
Learn how to find additional information about EBSCOhost articles of interest.

Product-Specific Tutorials and Guides

Business Source Basic Searching
This tutorial demonstrates the basic searching and browsing functions of the Business Source databases on the EBSCOhost interface. (3:30)
CINAHL Basic Searching Video
This tutorial demonstrates the basic searching features of the suite of CINAHL databases on EBSCOhost. (3:18)
CINAHL Advanced Searching Video
This tutorial demonstrates the advanced searching features of the suite of CINAHL databases on EBSCOhost. (3:45)
Business Source Advanced Searching
This tutorial demonstrates the advanced searching and browsing functions of the Business Source databases on the EBSCOhost interface. (3:15)
Explora Introduction
This tutorial demonstrates the features of EBSCO's Explora interface, a dedicated search interface for elementary and high school students. (3:11)
Explora Tutorial for Educators
This video tutorial guides educators on how to find content in Explora, save content to Google Drive, and share links to Explora content via Google Classroom.
Explora Tutorial for Middle and High School Users
Learn how to conduct a basic search, review available browsing options, and explore the database's unique features.
MEDLINE
This tutorial demonstrates basic and advanced searches on the MEDLINE with Full Text database on the EBSCOhost interface. (3:03)
MEDLINE User Guide
Learn the basics of using MEDLINE with this web guide.
PsycINFO Quick Reference Guide
This quick reference guide from the American Psychological Association demonstrates how to search PsycINFO in Advanced Search mode.
PsycINFO How to Find Peer-Reviewed Empirical Articles
Learn what an empirical study is and what it means for a study to be published in a peer-reviewed journal. (3:00)
PsycINFO Searching the Tests & Measures Field
Learn how to look for a particular test or measure using the Test & Measures field of the PsycINFO database. (4:53)