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Database Search Tips, Part 4: Subject Headings

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Part of the MIT Libraries video tutorial series. This video explores the difference between keyword and subject searching. Tips include using the database thesaurus to select terms for your search and browsing the subject or descriptor field when reviewing a citation.

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