BIOSIS - Searching for Methodology Information

BIOSIS is a database that provides citations for books, journals, and more in the life sciences. It includes a special search tool that enables the searching and finding of methodology information; i.e. research articles that explain and test particular experimental methods. The instructions below explain how to use this search tool.

Step 1: Enter one or more keywords related to the topic you are researching in the first search box.

Step 2: Click the "+ Add row" link to add another search box.

Step 3: Enter the phrase "methods and techniques" in the second search box (no quotation marks).

Step 4: Change the drop down menu option to "Major Concepts."

Step 5: Click the blue "Search" button to perform your search.