Literature Searching for your Research Project: for Staff in the Faculty of Medicine and Health

Course Code
50134555

Course has already taken place

Provider
Researcher@Library

Tutor(s):
Mrs Kirstine McDermid

Suitability
Suitable for all staff working on research projects from the Faculty of
Medicine & Health. Other staff who need to search any Ovid databases
(eg. Medline), or search using medical subject headings, are also
encouraged to attend this session.

Date(s)
Tuesday, February 06, 2018, 10:00 to 11:30

Max Places:
36

Description
This Library workshop gives an introduction to literature searching for
Faculty of Medicine and Health University of Leeds staff working on
research projects. We offer literature searching guidance and support
throughout the session, including the opportunity to practice your own
literature searching skills at the end the session (optional).
By the end of the session you will:
• Understand the importance of planning your search using the PICO
technique
• Know what literature search tools are available
• Understand and be able to apply advanced searching techniques
including subject headings
• Be familiar with some of the techniques you can use to improve
your search results
• Understand the importance of recording your searches and keeping
up to date with new studies.

If the session is fully booked, email
researchworkshops@library.leeds.ac.uk to be booked onto the waiting
list.