‘Literature Searching Series: Part 1 of 3' Webinar (January 2025)

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 

Target Audience: 

Postgraduate Research Students 

Session leads:  

This session will be led by Gwen Kent and Yvette Howley 

RDF category:  

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. 

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