Searching the literature: tutorials and guides
We’ve compiled a list of useful tools below which can help you improve your literature searching skills.
A YouTube video on how to combine search terms using boolean operators. | |
Webinars, user guides and short training videos to make the most out the Cochrane Library. | |
ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global (PQDT Global), a repository of millions of graduate works. | |
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Searching guidance, London Kent Surrey and Sussex regional |
This short module explores advanced search strategies within the Health & Medical Collection, providing examples of using multiple filters, MeSH, and cited publications. It is intended for medical professionals, researchers, and librarians. | |
These modules are designed to help the healthcare workforce (clinical and non-clinical) build confidence to search published literature for articles and evidence relevant to their work, study and research. | |
A short video created by OHFT library service team on how to conduct literature searches. | |
Template to help you organise your search strategy (MSWord) | |
A comprehensive list of tutorial on how to perform simple and very advanced searches in PubMed. | |
In this page you will find guides and tutorials on how to find and record your searches of grey literature. |
Page last reviewed: 1 March, 2024