The University Library runs many workshops during the year to support you in your study and research. These workshops cover essential skills such as referencing, searching techniques and using EndNote.
If no workshops are currently scheduled, please see our recordings of previous Library workshops (you will need to log in with your Murdoch email address and password).
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Advanced database searching - online
Develop an explicit search strategy using subject specialist databases to enable you to source relevant and reliable scholarly articles.
When you’re studying more complex topics or needing to review literature for a research proposal or thesis, learning advanced search strategy skills will be beneficial. This workshop will teach you how to develop an explicit search strategy using subject specialist databases to enable you to source relevant and reliable high-quality articles and studies.
You will learn
Identifying search words and concepts, their synonyms, and controlled vocabulary
Developing selection criteria for inclusion and exclusion of articles
Creating search strings by using Boolean and search operators
Searching databases: ProQuest and Scopus
Citation mining
Search process documentation
Establishing alerts to keep up to date with new research on your topic
Who should attend
Anyone with prior knowledge of database searching looking to advance their skills, including but not limited to
Third-year students
Students researching for a thesis, e.g. Honours, Masters, PhD
Staff involved in research
If you are unable to attend this Workshop, this Library resource will help you to learn about Intermediate Searching: Advanced research skills.
Library
Advanced database searching - online
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