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.
For further assistance, Ask our Librarians for help.
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LIB200: Searching databases for peer-reviewed articles
As you progress through your time at Murdoch, your assignment questions or research topics become more advanced. This workshop will further develop your search strategy skills by learning how to use databases to find relevant and reliable high-quality articles and studies.
You will learn:
- Identifying the words to use when searching for articles on your topic
- Creating search strings by using Boolean and search operators
- Searching databases
Who should attend:
Anyone looking to build on their foundational search skills by learning to use databases, including but not limited to:
- Second and third-year students
- New postgraduate or HDR students
- Any student or staff member needing a refresher on database search techniques
If you are unable to attend this Workshop, this Library's Advanced research skills guide will help you to learn to search databases.
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LIB200: Searching databases for peer-reviewed articles
Topics
For workshops focusing on academic learning, see Support for Academic Learning Workshops.