Google Scholar can be a great search tool, but it's sometimes difficult to get the full text of the things you find there. If you use this link to Google Scholar, you will be able to see which of your results is available from the Delhi library, like this:
Click on the "Find Full Text at Delhi" links to be taken to the full text. Other links on that side of your search results generally indicate freely available full-text; look for those, too.
*Note* When linking to Google Scholar from this guide, you may be prompted with the library's login screen.
Under the main search box in CINAHL, look for an "Advanced Search" link. This will open up three search boxes instead of just one, like this:
Having more search boxes to work with can help you by separating the different aspects of your search. In the example above, this search would give you qualitative studies about providing aids/hiv care to teens. This advanced search should give better results than typing all the terms into one box.
Figuring out how to effectively divide up your search terms can be tricky and takes lots of practice. Feel free to ask a librarian for assistance, using the contact information or chat box on the right side of this page.
When looking at search results in CINAHL, there are powerful limiters on the left side of the page:
Click on Show More to access the full range of search options.
You can use these checkboxes and options to:
However, setting too many limits can narrow your search unnecessarily. Ask a librarian for assistance, using the contact information or chat box on the right side of this page.
