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Web of Science: Tutorials

Tutorials for accessing and using the database Web of Science.

Introduction & Access | Creating an Account | Searching | Search Tips | Search Results | Cited Reference Search | Other Resources

*All tutorials open in a new tab/window.

Introduction and Access

Web of Science Tutorial Series

This interactive tutorial uses a split-screen format to guides users through accessing the Web of Science database via the UT Libraries website.

Tutorial Information:

  • Takes less than 5 minutes.
  • Works best on desktop / laptop.
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  • Works on all major browsers.

Creating an Account

Web of Science Tutorial Series

This tutorial uses a split-screen format to display instructions and screenshots. The tutorial walks users through creating an account in the Web of Science database.

Tutorial Information:

  • Takes less than 5 minutes.
  • Works best on desktop / laptop.
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  • Works on all major browsers.

Searching

Web of Science Tutorial Series

This interactive tutorial uses a split-screen format to help familiarize users with the search options available in the Web of Science tutorial.

Topics covered: Basic Search; Advanced Search

Tutorial Information:

  • Takes ~10 minutes.
  • Works best on desktop / laptop.
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  • Works on all major browsers.

Search Tips

Web of Science Tutorial Series

This four-part interactive tutorial uses a split-screen format to guides users through useful search tips in the Web of Science database.

Topics covered: Phrase Searching; Boolean Operators; Truncated Searching; Advanced Search Tips

Tutorial Information:

  • Completing the entire tutorial takes approximately 15 minutes.
  • Works best on desktop / laptop.
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  • Works on all major browsers.

Part 1: Introduction and Phrase Searching

Part 2: Boolean Operators

Part 3: Truncated Searching

Part 4: Advanced Search

Search Results

Web of Science Tutorial Series

This three-part interactive tutorial uses a split-screen format to walk users through the search results page of the Web of Science database.

Topics covered: General Options and Page Layout; Refining Results; Accessing Articles

Tutorial Information:

  • Completing the entire tutorial takes approximately 15 minutes.
  • Works best on desktop / laptop.
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  • Works on all major browsers.

Part 1: Introduction and Layout

Part 2: Refining Results

Part 3: Accessing Articles

Cited Reference Search

Web of Science Tutorial Series

This interactive tutorial uses a split-screen format to guide users through a Cited Reference Search in the Web of Science database.

Topics covered: Basic Search; Advanced Search

Tutorial Information:

  • Takes less than 5 minutes.
  • Works best on desktop / laptop.
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  • Works on all major browsers.