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BIOSIS Previews
Searching for
Subject Information
Controlled vs. Noncontrolled Terms
Depending
on your search
strategy, include more
controlled and/or
noncontrolled term(s)
to refine/broaden
your search
Qualify
search term(s) by
using BIOSIS' controlled
vocabulary lists
(Authority File) or the
BIOSIS Search Guide's
Vocabulary Guide
Section
Are
the search term(s)
controlled?
Check synonyms
and variants
(e.g., singular/plural)
of the term(s)
Check
application for
broader and/or
narrower terms,
as well as
related terms and
scope notes
Review results
and check
for relevancy
Search as
noncontrolled term(s)
using natural-language
including any
synonyms, variants
(e.g., singular/
plural), etc.
Search
completed
successfully
Carry out
search, expand
if necessary
YES
NO
NO
YES
Controlled vs. Noncontrolled Terms
BIOSIS Previews is primarily a natural-language database with controlled vocabulary lists to support its use. When performing a search, it is
recommended that you use both.
