This literature searching course comprises of 2 webinars. To attend this course you need to be available to attend both sessions. **PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL HAVE TO BOOK SESSION 1 AND SESSION 2 SEPARATELY**

In session 1 we will introduce you to concepts such as turning your research question into a search strategy, identifying information sources and using some advanced searching techniques to improve your search. In session 2 we will build on these skills and discuss issues such as bias in scholarly publishing, introduce you to advanced searching techniques such as text mining and discuss how to evaluate and test your search.

By the end of session 1 you will:

• Gain clarity on the purpose of your search​
• Understand how to turn your research question into a database search using concepts and keywords and MeSH ​
• Know how to use advanced search techniques​
• Know how to identify key information sources for your literature search and differentiate between information sources ​
• Understand how to save a search and set up an alert ​
• Understand how to find full text of articles ​

This session has been designed with a mix of demonstrations, presentation, discussion, hands-on activities and individual work. There will be a handout and slides available to support the activities.         

Preparatory Work
This session is designed for researchers based in the Faculty of Medicine and Health. You will be required to do some preparatory work based on your own search before both sessions. The pre-work before Session 1 will take approximately 30 minutes. Before session 2 approximately 1 hour. To attend this course you need to be available to attend both sessions.