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CVTD430 Course Research Guide: Find Articles

This course research guide has been created in support of the written case study assignment for CVTD430: Senior Capstone I.

Suggested Databases

Links to three suggested databases for the case study project follow. This page also contains videos and search tips to help you use the databases effectively. If you need assistance developing your search strategy, review this helpful handout or don't hesitate to contact your librarian.

Search Tips

Tip 1: Consider all possible terms

Spell out abbreviations and consider alternate spellings, common names, etc. For example, you might search for venous thrombosis / DVT / deep vein thrombosis, or pathology / pathogenesis. 

Tip 2: Use Boolean operators

Combine the search terms and synonyms for each concept with OR. Then connect each individual concept with AND. For example: (venous thrombosis OR DVT OR deep vein thrombosis) AND (pathology OR pathogenesis)

Tip 3: Search in more than one database

Several databases are suggested for this project because each database will have slightly different journal coverage. For example, the journal Sonography is not indexed (searchable) in PubMed, but it can be found in Web of Science. You'll find the most information if you search in a few places!

Video: How to Search Web of Science

This video demonstrates how to best use Web of Science for your capstone case study project.

Run time: 2:50 | Last updated: July 2025
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Video: How to Search PubMed

This video demonstrates how to best use PubMed for your capstone case study project.

Run time: 3:21 | Last updated: July 2025
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Video: How to Search Bryan Fusion

This video provides a general overview of how to search Fusion. If you need suggestions on how to search for articles specifically for your case study paper, feel free to contact your librarian.

Run time: 4:45 | Last updated: April 2025
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