Subject Searching in the Cat

Subject Searching in Proquest

Using additional subject headings to refine your search

Subject Searching	A Sample Record
What it is... Subject searches are limited to the subject field of the record. Why it's useful... Readings accurately describe your topic “Clusters” records by using common terms Disadvantages Headings are often too broad Headings vary from one database to another

Subject Searching in the Cat
This record was retrieved because the heading, "social responsibility of business" is in the subject field. Notice that these headings in the Cat are different from ones used in Proquest.

Subject Searching in Proquest Direct
A subject search on "social responsibility" AND "business ethics" retrieved this record because both phrases are in the subject field. Notice that these headings in Proquest are different from ones used in the Cat.

Using additional subject headings to expand your search
Always pay attention to additional subject headings you might use to expand or refine your search.