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Database search techniques to aid your literature search for your doctorate dissertation/research paper

In this workshop we shall be examining the techniques involved and options available when searching databases to perform an effective literature search for your PhD dissertation/research paper.

The workshop will cover:

-General techniques for searching databases

-Demonstrations of the various database searching options

  • Basic searching
  • Advanced searching
  • Using the Search History function
  • Controlled vocabulary/Subject Heading searching
  • Limiting/Refining searches

 

 

 

Date:
Wednesday 6 January 2021
Time:
11:00 - 12:30
Event organiser:
Steve O'Driscoll
Audience:
  Postgraduate  
Categories:
  Researcher Workshops  

Accessibility adjustments

We endeavour to make our workshops inclusive by design. If you require a specific adjustment for this workshop, email subjectlibrarians@city.ac.uk. Include the name, date and time of the workshop you wish to attend to discuss support options. Some adjustments may take longer to organise, so contact us in good time before the start of the workshop.
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