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This tutorial will show you the basics on how to search the database Scopus.

Searching in Scopus

Scopus is a large database of peer-reviewed journal articles. Full text is not included, but Article Linker provides access to full-text articles when available.

Review the interactive tutorial below for steps on how to search within the Scopus database.

Click the purple "Next" button to progress through the slides.

Review or download the tutorial below for steps on how to search in Scopus.


1. Go to https://library.usu.edu/and click on "Articles & Databases" under Find.

articles and databases link highlighted on library home page

2. To quickly find Scopus, search for it in the search box or click "S."

searching by alphabetical letter highlighted

3. Click on the "Scopus" link.

scopus database link highlighted


Do not type in your entire research question, break it down into keywords and enter them into the search bars.


4. Common keywords may populate from a dropdown menu once you begin to type. This can be helpful but make sure they are what you're looking for.

example keywords typed into scopus search box

5. When you're done entering in your keywords, click "Search."

search button highlighted

6. Scroll through the results page until you find a resource you're interested in viewing. Use filters on the left to help narrow down your results.

example article highlighted


Clicking on a resource will take you to it's detail page. Here you can see information like title, abstract, publisher, authors, and various other important information.


7. Clicking "Full text options" will show you how to access the actual article.

article detail page pulled up with highlight over full-text option

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