Literature searching is an essential part of postgraduate research. This workshop explores how to effectively apply search strategies and techniques to online databases in order to find the most relevant literature to support your research. Using open access resources as well as the multidisciplinary databases Scopus and Web of Science, and discipline focused resources as examples, the facilitators will demonstrate effective search techniques and discuss the development of literature searching strategies for postgraduate research projects.

This session includes opportunities to develop and test your own search methods.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the workshop you will have:

• Learnt effective strategies for constructing and refining literature searches
• Applied those techniques to Scopus, Web of Science, CORE, DOAJ and other, discipline specific databases
• Explored resources offered on both subscription and open access publication models
• Had the opportunity to run your own searches with guidance from Library Research and Open Scholarship team staff
• Learnt effective techniques for keeping up-to-date with newly published research

Target audience

Postgraduate researchers in the early stages of their research degree and from all disciplines.

About the facilitators

The Library Research Support team support researchers at all levels across the University.

Booking information

For online workshops, the link to join the session will be shared to your Sussex email address one working day before the event.

About this theme

Core workshops deliver essential skills or knowledge that you will need to undertake your research degree.

Book your spot via Sussex Direct here!

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By: Zydrune Jasiunaite
Last updated: Tuesday, 11 March 2025