The database thesaurus provides a controlled vocabulary to ensure consistent representation of subjects. It is valuable for determining which words to use in a search, as indexers use this controlled vocabulary. Users should use the thesaurus in the database to find the controlled terms for their topic.

1. SEARCHING:
THE DATABASE THESAURUS

2. z Indexers of article
databases use a
“controlled vocabulary”
to ensure subjects are
represented consistently.
Use the thesaurus in the
database to find the
controlled vocabulary
for your topic.
• Many databases provide a thesaurus that is
valuable in helping determine which words
to use in your search.

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