To search for sources using CINAHL: 1. Access the database through the Laupus Library homepage and log in with your PirateID and Password for off-campus access. 2. Search for keywords individually and find appropriate subject headings to narrow your search, which may have subheadings and related headings using "Explode." 3. Combine search terms by checking boxes and searching with "AND" to further limit results. 4. Use filters to limit to peer-reviewed or publications within a specified time range if needed for an assignment.

1. Finding Sources Using
CINAHL

2. Start at the Laupus Library homepage
http://www.ecu.edu/laupuslibrary/

3. To access CINAHL, click on the icon in
the Popular Resources section
Don’t forget to
login with your
PirateID and
Password for off-
campus access!

4. Search for your keywords one at a time, and find
the appropriate CINAHL subject heading
• Each CINAHL heading has subheadings to help narrow your search
• Major concept = major focus of an article
• Explode = all related CINAHL headings

5. To combine your search terms, check the box to
select the terms and then search with AND

6. If your assignment has requirements, CINAHL has
filters to limit your results to peer reviewed
publications or articles published within a certain
time range

7. Click on an article title to view the detailed record which includes an
abstract when available.
Click “Cite” in the Tools column to generate a citation of the article –
always be sure to check for accuracy!

8. Need Full Text? Click on the Find It! button
If the article doesn’t
open or isn’t
available, you can
always request the
PDF for free using
Interlibrary Loan!

9. Questions? Just ask!

10. Questions? Just ask!