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This session is available to join either in-person in Library C130 or online via Microsoft Teams...

This session is available to join either in-person in Library C130 or online via Microsoft Teams.

Are you ready to take your research skills to the next level? This session will introduce you to advanced search concepts that will help you find information more effectively and efficiently. We will cover key techniques such as search strings, snowballing, and citation searches, and show you how to apply them across a wide range of databases. We will show you the difference between methodology and methods and guide you on how to choose the right approach for your research question, whether you are working on a dissertation or a larger project.

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

• Create and combine effective search strings.

• Describe and define search strategies that complement your research.

• Use a range of different search strategies to satisfy various information needs.

• Apply advanced search techniques in a variety of resources and databases.

• Differentiate between research methodologies and research methods.

• Apply a basic understanding of qualitative and quantitative research.

• Locate resources that provide further guidance on research design.