Advanced literature searching [St Lucia]
This introductory session will get you started on your literature search for your literature review. Learn how to formulate a literature search strategy and identify your target reading list, and how to use relevant databases and their search engines to their fullest advantage.
Learn about using search tools such as Boolean operators, searching different databases, searching journals and textbooks, and so forth.
Target audience: For HDR students who are new to UQ and new to literature searching.
Presented by the Library.
About eResearch and data management
eResearch refers to the use of advanced information and communication technologies to support research. The common underlying themes include data management, computation and instrumentation, as well as research collaboration and dissemination [source].
Library workshops
The library offers a range of workshops and resources including those under the headings below:
UQ Research Data Manager Infographics EndNote
Useful links
- UQ Data Manager (UQRDM) cloud
- GitHub: UQ eResearch Group
- AURIN (Australian Urban Research Infrastructure Network): Established under the auspices of the Australian Government as a collaborative networking of researchers and data providers across academia, government, and industry.
- QRIS Cloud: Cloud and data storage. The Queensland node of the Research Data Services project and the national research cloud provided by the National eResearch Collaboration Tools and Resources project.
- Endnote: A software to organise and annotate your references
- ORCID: A persistent digital identifier to establish your researcher profile.
- Web of Science Researcher ID Publons: Improved Web of Science researcher ID to track your publications
- Google Scholar: Update your publication profile.