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How do I search by research method in the Proquest Dissertations database?

You can search by research method by adding it as a term. In the first search box, enter your topic; optionally, you may change the field to subject. Enter your research methodology in the second search box and change the field to abstract.

For example: 

            First Search Box: family life cycle (SU - optional field change to subject) AND  

            Second Search Box:  quantitative research. (AB - change search field to abstract)

Note that you can use alternative search terms for research methodology. Please see our Research Methodology Guide

You can then check the abstracts of the dissertations to verify use of your specified research method.




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