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SUMMARY:Introductory searching techniques for systematic and literature reviews - Social Sciences
DESCRIPTION:Target Audience: Anyone in a Social Sciences discipline who is 
 starting a systematic search for the first time\n\nPre-requisite: We 
 strongly recommend completing the Library Canvas module “Searching the 
 Literature - Next Steps in Finding the Right Information” in 
 advance.\n\nParticipants will need access to a laptop during the session. 
 You are welcome to bring your own device\; or we have a number of them 
 available to borrow from the RSTR. \n\nNote: If you bring your own\, please 
 ensure that you connect it to the 'eduroam' Wi-Fi network before the 
 session.\n\n \n\nThis class will provide an overview of essential searching 
 techniques for conducting a systematic search which is used to find studies 
 for a literature review or systematic review. These are often used in 
 Education and other social sciences to inform policy- and decision-making.  
 Participants will learn how to develop a search strategy and effectively 
 use various search tools to identify relevant studies. Practical exercises 
 and demonstration are included to enhance understanding and application of 
 these techniques.\n\nWe will cover how you can use different library 
 resources to scope your research topic to establish its key concepts\, and 
 thus generate and identify relevant search terms. We will also look at the 
 use of Controlled Vocabulary in conjunction with key words and phrases in 
 building systematic search strategies. This will be followed by a 
 demonstration of a sample systematic search in a scholarly database\, and 
 of how such searches can be recorded.\n\nBy the end of the session you 
 should be able to\n\n\n	Identify the key databases for your systematic 
 search\n	Use the library resources to scope your topic\n	Develop a 
 systematic search strategy\n	Apply a search strategy to a relevant database 
 e.g. ERIC\, PsycINFO\n	Record and document a search strategy\n
LOCATION:Research Skills Teaching Room\, Boole Library
ORGANIZER;CN="Library Learning & Teaching Team":MAILTO:librarylearningteaching@ucc.ie
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CONTACT;CN="Library Learning & Teaching Team":MAILTO:librarylearningteaching@ucc.ie
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URL:https://libcal.ucc.ie/calendar/classes-and-workshops/SystematicFeb26
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