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2.2c Finding Journal Articles: Using APA-FT.

In summary, the issues covered by this topic are:

  1. Begining a search
  2. Keyword searches
  3. Combining search results
  4. Modifying searches
  5. Marking records
  6. Printing, saving and emailing records

(Topics in bold are covered by the quiz questions below)

1

Which database platforms can be used to access APA-FT?

a) LexisNexis
b) ProQuest
c) Informit
d) I don't know
Correct. The correct answer is: Informit.
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2

Once you have entered Informit how do you select from the available list to search APA-FT?

a) Enter APA-FT in the Search box
b) Click on the words Australian Public Affairs - Full Text
c) Click on box next to APA-FT - Australian Public Affairs - Full Text
d) I don't know
Correct. The correct answer is: Click on box next to APA-FT - Australian Public Affairs - Full Text.
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3

If you want to combine your last two searches you:

a) Click on the Manage Search History tab
b) Have to type the search again
c) Click on Set More Limits
d) I don't know
Correct. The correct answer is: Click on the Manage Search History tab.
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4

True or Flase?

You can limit your search to Full text only and/or by Publication year.

a) True
b) False
Correct. The correct answer is: True.
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5

What action do you have to take to view the records that you have marked by clicking in the box at the top left of relevant records?

a) Click on the Manage Search History tab on the Informit screen
b) Click on the View selected tab on the Informit screen
c) Click on the View Results tab on the Informit screen
d) I don't know
Correct. The correct answer is: Click on the View selected tab in the middle of the Informit screen.
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6

How can you find advice on using APA-FT and other Informit indexes?

a) Click on the Help button in the Informit screen
b) Collect or download a brochure on using Informit
c) Ask advice from a librarian
d) All of the above
Correct. The correct answer is: All of the above.
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