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Fri 25 Oct 2024
11:30 - 12:30

Venue: Cambridge University Libraries Online

Provided by: Cambridge University Libraries


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Literature Searching for Research in STEMM

Fri 25 Oct 2024

Description

This is an interactive online session for anyone engaging in research in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine (STEMM).

Taking account of previously published work on a subject is a key part of research. This session will explore why, where and how to search for academic literature, how to develop an effective search strategy and how to mitigate bias in your searches.

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

  • Understand why you are conducting a literature search
  • Find appropriate databases to search for literature relevant to your discipline
  • Conduct an effective search
  • Minimise bias in your literature searching

This session is online and will take one hour including activities.

Target audience
  • PhD students in the Sciences, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Medicine
  • Researchers in the Sciences, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Medicine
  • Other Cambridge students and staff welcome
Sessions

Number of sessions: 1

# Date Time Venue Trainers
1 Fri 25 Oct   11:30 - 12:30 11:30 - 12:30 Cambridge University Libraries Online River Cronin,  Lizzie Sparrow
Format

Online webinar with presentations, demonstrations, discussions and practical activities.

If you require any help before the session, such as accessibility support, please email our team at ResearcherDevelopment@lib.cam.ac.uk for further assistance.

System requirements

This session will be delivered using Zoom so please ensure you have it installed ahead of the session. A joining link will be sent out as part of the booking confirmation process

Duration

One hour

Frequency

Termly

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Theme
CUL Research Skills

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