On Track: Doing a high-quality academic literature search (social sciences) Online
Overview
Doing a high quality search of the academic literature is critical to producing a good dissertation. This session considers the uses of different types of book & journal sources, where to find them, and how to search for them effectively through a logical search strategy.
Key areas covered:
- Designing a search strategy
- Where to look for sources
- Advanced search techniques
Presenters
Sandy Macmillen - Academic Liaison Librarian, University of Essex
What's On Track?
On Track is a free, online dissertation skills programme running 8–12 June, created collaboratively by the University of Essex, University of East Anglia, and University of Suffolk.
Designed for PGT students, the programme brings together academic librarians and academic skills tutors from all three universities to support you through every stage of the dissertation process.
View the full programme and book more sessions:
library.essex.ac.uk/skillsatlibrary/ontrack
Related LibGuide: Skills at Library by Clarissa St Yves
