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Advanced Database Searching Techniques

From: Maureen OBrien

Valid from: Thursday 13 June 2024 to Friday 21 June 2024


If you want to increase your skill level for database searching, this session is for you.

Presentation overview:

- Break down a research topic into searchable concepts
- Use a Logic Grid to structure your search
- Using searching tips to optimise your search
- Apply a search to a database
- Editing and saving searches
- Setting alerts

Date: Friday June 21
Time: 11.00am – 12.00pm

Register here: https://westernsydney.libcal.com/event/5723366?hs=a

Enquiries: email Maureen O'Brien at maureen.obrien@westernsydney.edu.au

Presenters: Lory Tayler (Academic Services Librarian) and Maureen O'Brien (Research Literacy Coordinator)

Please note: The advanced database searching techniques demonstrated in this presentation, are suitable for people undertaking traditional literature reviews and/or people who want to develop a robust and comprehensive search strategy.