Searching for journal articles or other types of literature? This section of the guide will help you plan your search.
The search process
Searching is a process, and a good way to start is to think about your research question or topic, and consider the type of journal articles you need to answer it effectively.
The search process can be listed in these three steps:
You will often find yourself moving back and forth between these steps, refining your searches as you find more information.
Explore these pages to learn more about planning and running searches.
Conducting a literature review?
This introductory guide includes tips on searching comprehensively:
Looking for more help with searching?
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