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Introduction to Searching - Building the Foundations

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Module 1 - Introduction to Searching
• Recognise when you need to conduct a search
• Identify which searching skills you need to develop
• Find out where you can access further help with searching

Module 2 - Where do i start Searching

  • Identify the range of resources available to you
  • Identifiy appropraite resources relevant to your search
  • Locate the full-text of a journal article

Module 3 - How do I start to develop a search strategy

  • Decide what you want to know and focus on your topic
  • Use OR/AND to combine search terms
  • Use frameworks to help you break down your question into a simple search strategy
  • Identify additional search teams to broaden your search

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Contributed by: Digital Academy
Authored by: NHS England
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First contributed: 01 May 2025
Audience access level: Full user

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