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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:
Wednesday 20 November 2024
Time:
11:30 - 12:30
Location:
NSQ Library Level 3 teaching room
Site:
Northampton Square Library
Event organiser:
Andrew Medder
Audience:
  Undergraduate  
Categories:
  All Schools  

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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