Download the following document and complete the exercises in conjunction with the PowerPoint presentation above:
Before you start searching make a list of alternative keywords for you topic.
If you thought this guide was useful you may like to try:
You may find it useful to use a search record form to keep note of your searches and results. Click on the link below to download a blank form.
Doing a Literature Search for your dissertation or project
Are you undertaking any research for a dissertation or project? If you are, you will need to do a literature search to identify relevant and appropriate material. This guide will give you simple steps and rules that will help you search more effectively.
This guide will help you to:
This guide is aimed at students preparing for their dissertation or final year project. Please note it is not subject specific. (School of Health and Social Care students will find the CINAHL and Critical Appraisal Succeed@Tees workshops more relevant to their needs)
To get the most out of this guide it would be helpful if you've given some thought to the subject of the topic you want to research.
If you find an article that is particularly relevant for your subject you can often follow links within that record to find other useful articles.
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Effective Literature Searching for Research
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