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Searching tips

 

Have you ever struggled to find quality results but do not know how to improve your searches?  The aim of this guide is to help you to search more effectively.  It covers:

  • finding key terms for your topic
  • combining terms
  • applying your search strategy

This guide is aimed at undergraduates but is suitable for any level of study.            

 

Beginner's guide to searching

Click on the image below to work through the online tutorial for creating a search strategy. There are activities for you to take part in along the way. 

Link to online tutorial for creating a search strategy