Available ProQuest databases are The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Applied Science and Technology, ProQuest Computing, and Telecommunications. When you log into this database, you will be given the choice of searching all of the databases or each one seperately. It is usually better to choose them separately to avoid duplication of items or sorting through items you do not need.

To open ProQuest:
  1. From the DeVry home page, click on "Library Databases."
  2. From the list of databases, click on "ProQuest Databases."

To search for articles:
  1. To search all of the databases in ProQuest click on the box next to "All Databases."
  2. To search selected databases click on the box next to the databases that are of interest to you and then click on "Continue."
  3. Choose "Basic" or "Advanced" search by clicking on either tab.
  4. To search for articles that are older than 1997 choose "Backfile" from the "Date Range" drop down menu.
  5. Enter keywords or phrases and then click on the blue "Search" button.

To print:
  1. Click on the "Print Article" button to the left of the article and follow the onscreen instructions.
  2. Or, click on the "Print" button in your web browser.
  3. You may also email the article to yourself by clicking on the "Email Article" button to the left of the article.

Tips:
  • If you do not get satisfactory results from one search do not be afraid to play around with your search terms.
  • When you find an article that you like take a look at the subject headings that go along with it at the top of the page. If you click on one of these subject headings you will be taken to a new list of related articles.
  • To weed out articles that are not available in full text format click on the "View only Full Text" hyperlink below your list of articles.
  • Look at the "Format Legend" at the bottom of the screen to interpret ProQuest's symbols.
  • Use the "Search Wizard" as an aid in constructing complex searches.
  • Your search statement appears at the bottom of each screen to allow you to change your search any time you see fit.