Module 2 Preparing to search for information
GABRIELLE HAYES, DR SAL KLEINE, MEEKA MOESSNER, PETER SONDERGELD
Module learning objectives
By the end of this module, you should be able to:
- Understand the role of a literature review.
- Make a start on your systematic plan for information searching.
- Unpack your research question to shape your search strategy.
- Identify types of literature and determine which are appropriate for your research needs.
- Consider appropriate databases and other search tools to find literature.
Learning plan
In this module, we will:
- Discuss the search process in the context of a literature review.
- Discuss why you need advanced information searching skills as a researcher.
- Deconstruct a research question to identify keywords for information searching.
- Discuss the benefits of a systematic approach to searching the literature using a search methodology.
- Outline some of the available search tools and resources.
