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Appendix 1
The BIOSIS Search Guide
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The BIOSIS Search Guide is divided into the following sections:
Editorial Policies: Describes the conventions and treatment of data indexed for the
BIOSIS Previews database.
Search System Information: Includes fact sheets for each major search
system showing the field labels and how to format a search for a given
data element.
Vocabulary Usage Guide: This is the starting point of a search. The guide lists
around 20,000 of the most commonly searched terms and provides guidance on
which field to search.
Concept Code Directory: The numerical directory lists the Concept Codes in
numerical order; the Concept Code Scope Notes provide details on the application
of the codes, together with search examples and tips.
Authority File: a hierarchical listing of all controlled vocabulary terms with scope
notes, related terms, etc.
Searching Fundamentals: This section gives search examples and tips on how to
locate some particular types of information.
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