Database records consist of fields that contain specific pieces of information.
Common fields include:
| Author(s) | Year of publication |
| Article title | Subject headings |
| Journal title | Abstract (summary) |
Most databases will default to searching in all the main fields, but you can change this changing to search only in a specific field, or fields, and get results that are more precise.
For enhanced topic searching, search in the Subject (best option) or Title (next best option). To find works by an author, use the Author field. To find items from a publication, use the Publication field (also called the Source).
To find and select the fields in which you can search, look for drop-down menus beside each search box:
You can combine search terms, operators, and field searching to build complex searches, and get better results:
Charles Sturt University acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands on which its campuses are located, paying respect to Elders, both past and present, and extend that respect to all First Nations Peoples.
Charles Sturt University is an Australian University, TEQSA Provider Identification: PRV12018. CRICOS Provider: 00005F.
