Research ReachOut @ the Library

A good literature search is strategic (highly targeted), structured (comprehensive) and systematic (reproducible). These videos cover advanced techniques in database searching, as well as tips for non-database searching and other library resources.

This session is separated into three parts:

• Topic Analysis & Search Strategy
• Databases
• Non-Database Resources

Please see below.

*It is advised that these videos are watched in conjunction with the 'Conducting a Literature Review' session (or 'Conducting a Systematic Review' if undertaking a systematic review).

Topics include:

• Topic/Question analysis
• Developing a search strategy

Additional materials:-

• Logic Grid (you will need to sign in to access this document)
• Tips for Effective Search Strategies

Topics include:

• Accessing databases
• Conducting an efficient literature search
• Advanced techniques in database searching

Topics include:

• Non-database searching and other library resources (grey literature, conferences, reports, citation searching)
• Grey Literature - The What, Why and How

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