How Do I ... ?
The How Do I series provides step-by-step instructions for searchers and administrators to accomplish common tasks on ProQuest Dialog. Consult the documents below or register for short training Webinars with our leading search specialists!

For searchers — How do I ... ?

Choosing Databases

• Change databases 668 KB, 3 pp
• Create a database shortcut 672 KB, 3 pp
• Set a database login default 748 KB, 3 pp

Conducting a Search

• Browse indexes for selected fields 913 KB, 3 pp
• Combine search terms with Boolean and proximity operators 664 KB, 3 pp
• Find suggested terms 380 KB, 2 pp
• Remove duplicate records 30 KB, 1 pp
• Search for an exact word or phrase 476 KB, 2 pp
• Search for plurals and other word endings 724 KB, 3 pp

Viewing Results

• Preview my search results 956 KB, 3 pp
• Set the number of records per page 531 KB, 3 pp
• Translate search results 584 KB, 2 pp

Saving & Exporting Results

• Create a custom output template for use with Export/Save or Download all results 438 KB, 2 pp
• Email my results 706 KB, 2 pp
• Export my results to RefWorks 758 KB, 3 pp
• Export results to EndNote, Reference Manager or ProCite 460 KB, 2 pp
• Export my results to a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet 360 KB, 2 pp

Creating Reports & Bibliographies

• Create a report in PDF format 822 KB, 3 pp
• Create a report in Microsoft Word format 316 KB, 2 pp

Creating Alerts & Saved Searches

• Create an Alert 981 KB, 5 pp
• Create or edit a saved search 990 KB, 4 pp
• Edit an Alert 1 MB, 6 pp
• Test an Alert strategy 967 KB, 4 pp

Customizing User Preferences

• Customize the language of my interface 756 KB, 3 pp

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For administrators — How do I ... ?

Using ProQuest Administrator Tools

• Set up My Research workgroups 370 KB, 2 pp
• Set up individual My Research accounts 844 KB, 3 pp
• Customize a user interface with the ProQuest Administrator Module 596 KB, 4 pp
• Set up linking options with ProQuest Administrator Module 680 KB, 3 pp
• Set up project codes with the ProQuest Administrator Module 406 KB, 2 pp
• Set up and schedule usage reports with the ProQuest Administrator Module 675 KB, 3 pp

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