How to do a literature search

How do I attend?

To join a session or watch a recording of an earlier session visit the Library Online Training website.

Who's it for?

Suitable for students at level 3 and above. The Finding information for your assignment session is more appropriate for undergraduate students at levels 1 and 2.

Benefits

This session will introduce the main principles of searching and look in depth at how to search for articles and article references using library databases. Good session for those who will be looking for information for assignments outside of their module websites.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the session you should:

• Have a basic understanding of the principles of searching

• Know how to search for articles and article references using library databases