How To Do A Literature Search Prerequisites
Wed 26 Oct 2011
Description
Are you about to embark on a dissertation, thesis, or piece of extended research? Before you can contribute to the academic dialogue, you need to have a sound grasp of your topic and its context. This session will give you strategies for finding and evaluating published literature so you can get a 'big picture' view of your topic.
Target audience
- Final-year undergraduates
- Postgraduates
- Researchers
Prerequisites
- Familiarity with online resources, including the Newton catalogue and ordinary search engines
- You should in the early stages of, or about to embark on, a work of sustained research
Sessions
Number of sessions: 1
| # | Date | Time | Venue | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wed 26 Oct 2011 11:30 - 13:00 | 11:30 - 13:00 | Cambridge University Library, IT Training Room | Emma Coonan |
Aims
- To find quality academic sources for your research
- To learn powerful searching strategies and techniques
Format
Presentations, demonstrations and practicals
Further resources
- Session slides
- Resource list
- Literature search grid
- Planning your literature search (external link from Robert Gordon University)
Duration
One session of one hour and a half
Frequency
A number of times per term
Related courses
Themes
Booking / availability