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SHPS Postgraduates & Researchers: Literature Searching Part 1: Searching databases to find relevant studies for your dissertation/research paper

This session will demonstrate how to perform a literature search, for your dissertation/research paper, using databases available in the EBSCOhost and Ovid Online platforms.

You will be shown how to perform a search by using a combination of MeSH (Subject Heading) and free text terms.

You will also be shown how to search databases outside of these platforms.

Related library guide: Advanced literature search and systematic reviews by Antonella Yarnold

Date:
Monday 24 February 2025
Time:
17:30 - 18:30
Site:
Online Workshop
Event organiser:
Steve O'Driscoll
Audience:
  Postgraduate  
Categories:
  Health & Psychological Sciences  

Registration is required. There are 15 seats available.

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