English Language and Literature: Search Tools and Skills

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OneSearch is a search platform to find all resource types from different sources. It has 2 search modes: 

• Simple Search (Find known items or resources for a topic roughly)
  Type title, author or keywords, and press 'Enter' on your keyboard
  
   
• Advanced Search (Find comprehensive resources for a topic)
  1. Click "Advanced Search"

2. Enter search query, and then click "Search"

• Refine results
  e.g., select specific resource type, publication year, and then click "Apply Filters"

Databases A-Z is a gateway to subject specific e-resources.

1. Click "Databases A-Z".


2. Click "All Subjects".


3. Select a subject from the drop-down menu to access.