EBSCO - Step by Step Guide

It is always helpful to be aware of reliable resources online.  EBSCO is a group of databases that we have access to through the NS Department of Education. These databases contain full text magazines, newspapers and reference materials online in a searchable format. Some students may have used EBSCO before in class, in the library or at home.  Below is a step by step guide to using EBSCO services.

Reliable Research Resources

To use EBSCO remotely login in to your gnspes account.

On the launch page under Learning Resources click the icon.

A list of EBSCO databases the Department of Education subscribes to will be available. 

Almost all groups of databases in EBSCO contain a basic tutorial on how to use the
database and helpful guidelines for navigation and searching. Click on the help feature
located in the top right corner that is available in each database group.

Click on a topic in the list that appears when you click help and guidelines will appear
on how to use any particular feature within the database.

EBSCOhost web contains many tutorials in the help feature on different types
of searching and navigating the database.

For example: EBSCO tutorial

Don’t forget - EBSCO databases help you cite sources properly!
Remember to click on the Cite option in the right navigation bar in each database
and choose the citation format you need. 

If you have any questions please contact Ms. Cochrane at cochranes@ccrce.ca

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