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Scopus & Web of Science: Rich with Citations

Description:

Stresses the capabilities and features of each product. Much of the utility of these products is in the eye of the beholder and will satisfy different information requirements to different degrees. Learn how to use both databases to search for articles and how to use both to track citations and analyze research.

Formats for Training:
Class
 
Class
 
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       2013-02-19 10:00 AM-12:00 PM NIH Library Training Room, First Floor -- Registration Required 
      

Hands-on. Free. NIH and HHS staff only. NIH staff can register above. HHS staff can email a request to attend the class. Space is limited and registration is required.

       Objectives:
  • Contrast the two databases in performing a topic search.
  • Compare the scope and depth of each database
  • Compare the cited reference search in each database
  • Learn to create an email alert to notify you when specific documents are cited in other documents.
       Benefits:
  • Learn the strengths of each database
  • Go beyond the biomedical databases and search two of the most comprehensive scientific databases available to researchers
  • Save time with direct links to many full-text journal articles online or order documents immediately from search results
  • With a quick click of your mouse, perform a cited reference search and see who has cited whom
       Who Should Attend:  
NIH staff who are interested in an introduction to using the software.

 
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Last Updated: 6/27/2012 11:05 AM