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Library Skills Online: Literature Searching (Advanced)

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Literature Searching (Advanced) - 45 minutes

 

How do I attend?

You will need to log in with your UWS e-mail address and password to access the form. If you are accessing this from a work PC, you may need to log out of your work Office account to view the form.

The Zoom link to join this session will appear on the registration confirmation screen if you wish to copy and paste it into your online calendar. We will also send a reminder email containing the Zoom link nearer the time.

 

When are the sessions?

These sessions have concluded for this term.

In the meantime if you have questions we suggest that you book either an online appointment or an in-person appointment with one of our Academic Librarians, who will be happy to help.

 

Who's this session for?

  • Students working on dissertations, literature searches, or systematic reviews

  • Staff, researchers, and students

  • Researchers new to UWS

  • Open to all subjects and research interests

 

What will the session cover?

This 45-minute session will cover:

This advanced literature searching session is designed to cater to a diverse audience, encompassing students of all levels immersed in dissertation work, researchers in pursuit of advanced literature searching skills, newcomers to UWS seeking specialised guidance, and individuals keen on in-depth database insights. Participants will not only gain insights into how UWS Library Services can support dissertation and research students, but also receive valuable advice on building complex searches and utilising advanced search features in databases. The session builds on the foundation skills from the Literature Searching (Introduction) and aims to empower attendees with a comprehensive set of skills tailored to their unique research needs, ensuring they can navigate and leverage the available resources effectively.

 

By the end of this session, you will have improved:

  1. Advanced literature searching skills.
  2. Understanding of strategic use of advanced database features.
  3. Optimised awareness of UWS Library support and efficient research practices.
  4. Skills for troubleshooting your own work.

Useful Resources

Individual help

Can't make a live session?

If you can't make it to a training session, or our workshops have concluded for the term and you would like advice on anything about finding and using information, you can contact our Academic Librarian team directly and book an appointment.

Book an Academic Librarian Appointment