Literature search help

A Literaturrecherche Hilfe search is a way of finding articles and other publications relevant to your research. This is an important step in any research process, and can be a time-consuming task, so it’s worth investing the time to get it right!

The best way to start your search is to identify the key concepts in your research question and use these to develop a framework. There are a variety of ways to do this, and the University has a number of tools that can help you.

If you’re looking for medical/clinical references, the PICO tool – Patient/Intervention/Comparison/Outcome – can be useful to frame your research and create a list of terms to look for in the medical/clinical literature. The framework also allows you to use a range of methods to narrow down your search, including synonyms and boolean operators (AND, OR and NOT).

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Don’t be afraid to try different search strategies! You may find that a single approach doesn’t work, so it’s always worth trying out different approaches to see what works for you.

Using a framework to structure your search is one of the most effective ways to make sure that you’re only searching on relevant studies. If you’re unsure of which search strategy is most appropriate, ask your Faculty Librarian for advice!

A well-prepared search will save you time and money. It will also ensure that you’re not missing important information, and can help to avoid the pitfalls of unfounded claims and bias.