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ProQuest

This research guide introduces users to all ProQuest databases available at NJIT.

Basic Search

  • Check out our Intro to Library Databases research guide and Introduction to Research guide to see more in-depth information about searching and narrowing down your topic.
  • Choose the database or databases you would like to search. For the examples below a search in ProQuest One Academic is shown.
  • Enter your search terms into the search box.
    • Note: If you are on a tight deadline and only want to see articles you can access immediately, select the Full text limiter below the search bar.
  • Here is an example search on video games:

Basic search in ProQuest for the topic of video games.

Basic search in ProQuest for the topic of video games and cognitive ability.

Copy-and-paste version of search:

  • "video game"
  • "video game" AND "cognitive ability"

Advanced Search

  • If you would like more structure and filter options before you see results, you can use the Advanced Search feature.
  • You can add rows and choose a Boolean operator (AND, OR, NOT) and select which fields you would like to search.
    • Note: You do not have to use parenthesis around OR conditions in the advanced search if they are grouped together in one field.

Advanced search in ProQuest for video games and cognitive ability.

Copy-and-paste version of search:

  • "video game" AND ("cognitive ability" OR cognition)

Narrow Your Search

Filters in ProQuest on the results page.

  • You can narrow results by adding information to the search, such as additional keywords or author names.
  • You can also refine your search by including information from the filter or sort your results panel. You can then limit your search by source type, publication date, etc.

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