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Introduction to literature searching for your undergraduate dissertation

Session overview

This workshop will cover planning and carrying out a literature search, including:

where to find information planning your search strategy
how to do an effective keyword search using the EBSCOhost and/or Ovid Online platforms
we will also cover important elements you need to include in your search methodology.

Before attending look at the Library Essentials guide, particularly the section on 'Finding information for assignments'.

Who is this session for?

This session is aimed at undergraduate students from the School of Health & Psychological Sciences carrying out a literature review using a systematic approach.

Related library guide: Literature searching and finding evidence by Steve O'Driscoll

Date:: Friday 1 December 2023
Time:: 11:30 - 13:00
Location:: Teaching Room level 3 Library
Site:: Northampton Square Library
Event organiser:: Chris Thorpe
Audience:: Undergraduate
Categories:: Database workshop Health & Medical Sciences

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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