Study skills
How to search effectively
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Mon 13 November 2023
11:00 - 12:00 - Location
- 2D09, Glenside Campus Library , Further info
- Contact
- UWE Bristol Library Contact the Library
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking required
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 site 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.
The session materials are on the Study Skills site. Please click on the workshop title in the list.
- Cost: Free
- Attendance: Booking required
Accessibility
Venue information:
- Accessible parking: Yes
- Step-free access: Yes
- Automatic doors: Yes
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Guide/assistance dog-friendly: Yes
- Quiet spaces available: Yes
For full details check out our Library accessibility guide or contact us for specific queries.
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