Searching effectively for the evidence

2.3. Subject headings and thesaurus terms (part 1)

Many databases use subject headings or thesaurus terms.  A good example is MeSH (Medical Subject Headings), used in the Medline database. 

The activity below helps to explain how subject headings and thesaurus terms are used.

• Have a look at the example
• Click on the photo to have a go yourself
• Choose appropriate headings from the list on the left that best describe the photos
• Drag your chosen terms into the spaces on each photo