This 2 hour workshop will be invaluable for researchers hoping to find suitable literature for their literature review, for which a well constructed set of search terms and an understanding of online search engines are prerequisites. This workshop will allow researchers to use their own research questions to build a search and apply it to a range of databases. Techniques for structuring a search will be explained, an overview of key online resources for the social sciences will be given , major search tools will be explored, and strategies for approaching large results sets and sourcing papers will be discussed. This practical workshop will involve paper exercises and online activities using attendees own research topics.

Who is this session for? All DPhil Students and Research Staff in the Social Sciences

Presenters: Craig Finlay and Tom Dale

Venue: Social Science Library, Information Skills Training Room

Date: Thursday 27 October, 10.00-12.00

Please click on link to book a place on this course. If you experience any problems with the booking system, please email usered@bodleian.ox.ac.uk.