Module 2—Introduction to Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) and the MeSH Browser

Introduction

Module 1
Subject Analysis Principles

• Review Questions

Module 2
Introduction to Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) and the MeSH Browser

• Review Questions

Module 3
Selecting the Main Concept

• Review Questions

Module 4
Use of Topical Subheadings in MeSH

• Review Questions

Module 5
Geographic Headings

• Review Questions

Module 6
Publication Types

• Review Questions

Module 7
Names as Subjects

• Review Questions

Module 8
Deconstructed Headings vs. Subject Strings

• Review Questions

Descriptor Records

• Descriptor records always contain
  • MeSH Heading
  • Unique Identifier
  • Tree Number
  • Allowable Qualifiers (if applicable)
  • Dates of Entry and Revision

• Descriptor records may also contain
  • Annotation
  • Scope Note
  • History Note
  • Online Note
  • Previous Indexing
  • Pharmacological Action
  • Entry Terms
  • Other Cross References
  • Entry Combinations

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