How do I find more current books or articles?

Is there a way to search for variations of a term?

How can I find subject headings for a particular database? 

What if I need more search terms?

How do I find more current articles?

Limit your search to a particular date. Is there a way to search for variations of a term? Truncation [wildcard searching] Truncate your search by using the truncation symbol appropriate for the database you're in. For example, truncating the term "ethic," will retrieve "ethic," "ethics," and "ethical."  How can I find subject headings for a particular database? Look for the subject headings assigned to relevant articles you've already found. Click on Subject Searching to learn more about this search technique. What if I need more search terms? Use synonyms... For example, "ethical consumerism" as well as "consumer ethics" Or use narrower or more specific terms... For example, "socially responsible companies" or "sweatshops" instead of "business ethics"