Search the literature

Professional support with systematic search strategies, database selection, and documentation.

Literature searching
Literature searches play a fundamental role in evidence-based practice, research and continuous improvement. Learn how to conduct an effective search, which tools you'll need and further library support.

Managing search results
Search results can be exported from all major databases. Exporting results is a key step in managing your results and preparing for later stages of your research, such as screening and writing. Learn how to export and manage your files.

Systematic reviews
A systematic review attempts to collate all the empirical evidence that fits pre-specified eligibility criteria in order to answer a specific research question. Learn about key characteristics, available tools and support from the library.

Grey literature
Grey literature reduces publication bias – where studies with significant results are overrepresented in scholarly publications – by providing a broader perspective.

Data collection
Locate appropriate resources and data repositories and other open data sources that include relevant data sets that could be used as part of new research.

Statistics for research
Effective statistical analysis is a fundamental compnent of research. Learn where to find support.

Data storage and archiving
Research data needs to be stored securely for the life of the project and for any required retention period. Learn about best practices and available tools.

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