Literature searching is an essential part of postgraduate research. This workshop explores how to effectively apply search strategies and techniques to online databases to find the most relevant literature to support your research.

Using the multidisciplinary databases Scopus and Web of Science as examples, the facilitators will demonstrate effective search techniques and discuss the development of literature searching strategies for postgraduate research projects. This session includes time to develop and test your own search methods – please bring a computer with you if you’d like to do so.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the workshop you will:

• Learn effective strategies for constructing and refining searches in Scopus and Web of Science
• Apply those techniques to other, discipline specific databases
• Have the opportunity to run your own search with guidance from Library Research Support Team staff

Target audience

Postgraduate researchers in the early stages from all disciplines.

Workshop feedback

• "Gave me more ideas on how to refine my search. I actually found 10 articles which were directly related to my current research!"
• "Really helpful and personable workshop leaders"
• "Confirmed what I know and told me things I didn't know, which will improve my practice"

About the facilitators

The Library Research Support team support researchers at all levels across the University. They offer bookable one-to-one sessions tailored to suit your specific research needs, run various group training workshops, and organise seminars and events to engage with the research community on campus.

Additional booking information

Book a place below and the link to join the session online will be sent to your Sussex email address one day before the event.

Book your spot via Sussex Direct here!

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By: Zydrune Jasiunaite
Last updated: Tuesday, 9 April 2024