Databases Worksheet

Answer the following questions about each database you are reviewing. Answer all the questions that apply. Remember, the information about each database, linked with the "i" icon on the Databases page may have some of the answers. If you are using the print version of this sheet and need more space, continue your answers on the back.

1. Name of this database:

2. Dates covered:

3. Scope of coverage:
   What subject(s) is/are covered? Is the information covered by this index very technical, not very technical, or in between? (HINT: Article titles and abstracts, if any, will help you decide.) Does this index cover journal articles, or are other types of publications covered? Is fulltext available?

   
   
   
   

4. Ease of searching:
   How easy is it to search this index? Is it organized so that you can figure it out easily? Are the onscreen instructions clear and helpful? If searching was difficult, what in particular was confusing, frustrating, or unclear?

   
   
   
   
   

5. Describe a search you did. What terms did you use? Were you satisified with the results? What was easy or hard about the search?

   
   
   
   
   

6. Please note any other comments you have about this index:

   
   
   
   
   
   

7. Would you recommend this index to other students? Why or why not?