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Finding information for your assignments

This workshop, aimed at undergraduates, is designed to introduce a range of tools and techniques in order to refine your information searches.

The workshop will cover:

Why you are searching for information

Different information sources and how you can use them

A variety of search tools such as AND & OR searching, phrase searching and filtering

Techniques for planning your search strategy

Date:
Monday 15 March 2021
Time:
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Site:
Online Workshop
Event organiser:
Stephen Penton
Audience:
  Undergraduate  
Categories:
  All Schools  

Registration is required. There are 13 seats available.

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Monday 15 March 2021
Time:
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Room:
Online Workshop
Audience:
  Undergraduate  
Categories:
  All Schools  
Register! - 13 seats left
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