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Searching for Information: Introduction

How to effectively search library resources to retrieve relevant information

Objectives

Searching for information is simple, but finding the most relevant sources can be challenging.

This guide will help you to identify the need for information and find the right resources by exploring various search strategies to be able to answer research questions. At the end of the module, you will:

  • Have a better understanding of different types of information and when to use them;
  • Be able to identify where to find information;
  • Manage and explore the library portal and online databases & understand subject-specific databases; 
  • Apply literature search strategies and keyword building.

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