Literature searching: Part 1 of 3 Webinar (2027.05.13)

Dates
Thursday, May 13, 2027 - 10:30 to 11:30
Location
Online
Contact
[email protected]

 

Session Description:

Where do you look for academic literature? In this session, we will consider literature searching models to formulate an effective search strategy, including scoping your topic and selecting relevant search engines, databases, and other places to look. 

Learning Objectives:  

  • Understand what literature searching entails at doctoral level 
  • Develop a successful literature search strategy for your project 
  • Explore the different databases the OU subscribes to 
  • Explore ways to access content beyond the library collection

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Target Audience: 

Postgraduate Research Students 

 

Session leads:  

This session will be led by Yvette Howley and Maxine Borton

 

RDF categories:  

A1 Knowledge base, A2 Cognitive abilities, A3 Creativity, B2 Self-management, C2 Research management 

 

Registration:  

If you wish to attend, please register and you will be sent a calendar invitation. The session will be recorded, so if you cannot attend but would like to receive a link to the session recording, please register as normal and write in the registration page comments that you won’t be attending the live event. 

NOTE: You can join these sessions one at a time, and many people do. However, they are meant to be attended as a series. If you want to join more than one, you need to sign up for each session separately. 

Literature Searching Series: Part 1 of 3 Webinar (2027.05.13)

Literature Searching Series: Part 2 of 3 Webinar (2027.05.20)

Literature Searching Series: Part 3 of 3 Webinar (2027.05.27)

 

Contact us

Library Research Support team