How to construct a search in PubMed Central. Database searching. Presented at UCT Libraries

1. How to search for journal
articles in PubMed Central
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2. • Go to library web page: http://www.lib.uct.ac.za
• Mouse over ‘Search & Find’ click on ‘Databases (A-Z)’

3. • From the A-Z list click on ‘P’
• Scroll down & click on ‘PubMed Central’

4. • Click on ‘Advanced’

5. • Build your search by filling in search terms in the BUILDER section.
• As you add search terms, they will automatically be added to the ‘PMC Advanced Search Builder’ search box.
• Click SEARCH

6. • Click on ‘PDF’ to read the
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