Introduction to Literature Searching
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Event description
To run a comprehensive literature search on your topic, you need a great search strategy.
Learn how a well-thought-out search strategy can help you efficiently find literature on your topic.
This workshop will cover:
- Overview of tools and resources available in the Library
- Principles of a good literature search strategy
- Tips on being methodical and organised
- How to find background information and grey literature
- How to translate your research questions into a search strategy
- Identify relevant databases to find literature on your topic
- Run a basic search in key databases like ProQuest, Scopus and Google Scholar
- How to save, share or set up alerts for your search
Audience:
Any UTS staff or postgraduate researcher who are new to using Library resources
*Please note: This workshop will be recorded. Slides and recordings will be made available to registered participants. If you cannot attend the session but would like to access the material, please register.
Related workshops:
- Introduction to literature searching (13th Oct 2021)
- Advanced literature searching
- EndNote for Researchers
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