This section will show you how to use the Library's OneSearch tool to find articles that support your proposed solution to the scenarios outlined in your M1D1 assignment. OneSearch searches most of the Library’s databases all at the same time, so it's a good starting point for topics like human motivation that could fall under multiple subject areas (psychology, sociology, education, etc.). You’ll see the basic search box on the Library’s homepage, but we recommend starting with OneSearch’s advanced search screen for this assignment. Here's an example search:

1. Go to the Library’s homepage (login required).

2. In the OneSearch box, click on Advanced Search. You will then see three search boxes at the top of the screen that you can use to divide your topic into its main ideas.

3. Type your first search term(s) into the first search box, for example:
   "self-control"
   [SEARCH TIP #1: Use quotation marks to search for phrases of two or more words. This tells the database to search for that exact phrase as opposed to those words anywhere in the text, far apart from each other.]
   [SEARCH TIP #2: Select the SU Subject Terms field to search for your terms(s) as a subject heading of the articles, which helps to retrieve articles that focus on self-control as a main topic.]

4. Type your second search term(s) into the second box, for example:
   motivat*
   [SEARCH TIP #3: Use the asterisk symbol to search for all possible variations of a word. In this case, typing motivat* will search for motivation, motivate, motivates, etc.]

5. Type your third search term(s) into the third box, for example:
   food or nutrition or eating
   [SEARCH TIP #4: Use the word, “or” within the same search box to search for synonyms or similar terms.]
   See image below:
   

6. Click Search.

7. In the Refine Results column on the left, scroll down to Source Types and choose "Academic Journals." (This will ensure that your results only include academic journal articles.) See image below:

Browse the list of results to find relevant articles. See the next tab at the top of this guide ("Search tips") for help editing your search depending on which scenario you chose and more.