Study skills

How to search effectively

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Date and time: Mon 13 February 2023
10:00 - 11:00
Location: 4D24, Frenchay Campus Library , Further info
Contact: UWE Bristol Library askalibrarian@uwe.ac.uk
Cost: Free
Attendance: Booking required

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Description

This workshop will offer tips on searching specialist databases, with an opportunity for hands-on practice.

Please bring your own laptop, or borrow one from the library beforehand. We recommend you download the session materials from the Study Skills Blackboard course to explore useful links and preview the session content.

Workshop objectives

To feel more confident about:

Identifying relevant subject databases
Developing an effective search strategy
Independently exploring referencing management tools

How to attend

If you are interested in attending this event, please register via InfoHub.

If you have any questions or any accessibility needs, please do contact UWE Bristol Library.

Cost: Free
Attendance: Booking required

Location

4D24
Frenchay Campus Library
Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
BS16 1QY
UK

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