Use reference sources (medical encyclopedias, dictionaries, etc.) to look up definitions and gather background information or basic facts about a topic. This will help build your vocabulary and in turn, help you create better search phrases.
The following databases are great starting points for finding health-related background information.
The username and password to access databases is the same as what you use to log in to myPittCC and Moodle. The username is your entire myPittCC email address (jdstudent000@my.pittcc.edu).
Community logins are available to Pitt County residents with PCC library cards and others who are enrolled in or are affiliated with PCC programs and continuing education courses. Scroll down and look for the "Community Login" section.