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  1. Google Scholar

    Google Scholar provides a simple way to broadly search for scholarly literature. Search across a wide variety of disciplines and sources: articles, theses, books, abstracts and court opinions.

  2. How to carry out a literature search for a systematic review: a

    A literature search is distinguished from, but integral to, a literature review. Literature reviews are conducted for the purpose of (a) locating information on a topic or identifying gaps in the literature for areas of future study, (b) synthesising conclusions in an area of ambiguity and (c) helping clinicians and researchers inform decision-making and practice guidelines.

  3. How to undertake a literature search: a step-by-step guide

    Abstract. Undertaking a literature search can be a daunting prospect. Breaking the exercise down into smaller steps will make the process more manageable. This article suggests 10 steps that will help readers complete this task, from identifying key concepts to choosing databases for the search and saving the results and search strategy.

  4. Construct strategy using OR/AND

    Option 1: Venn Diagram. You might find drawing a venn diagram helpful when constructing your search strategy. Underline your major concept in each circle, list all your synonyms below each each concept and then identify the overlap where you will find the most relevant literature.

  5. A systematic approach to searching: an efficient and complete method to

    Traditionally, librarians and information specialists have focused on creating complex, multi-line (also called line-by-line) search strategies, consisting of multiple record sets, and this method is frequently advised in the literature and handbooks [2, 19-21]. Our method, instead, uses single-line searches, which is critical to its success.

  6. What is literature searching?

    What is literature searching? Literature searching is the task of finding relevant information on a topic from the available research literature. Literature searches range from short fact-finding missions to comprehensive and lengthy funded systematic reviews. Or, you may want to establish through a literature review that no one has already ...

  7. Steps for searching the literature in PubMed

    To guide your search development, you can follow the search steps below. For more information on each step, navigate to its matching tab on the right menu. 1. Formulate a clear, well-defined, answerable search question. Generally, the basic literature search process begins with formulating a clear, well-defined research question.

  8. Literature search strategies

    B.1. Clinical search literature search strategy. Searches were constructed using a PICO framework where population (P) terms were combined with Intervention (I) and in some cases Comparison (C) terms. Outcomes (O) are rarely used in search strategies for interventions as these concepts may not be well described in title, abstract or indexes and ...

  9. Major Steps in a Literature Search

    There are several steps involved in conducting a literature search. The most common major steps in a literature search are: Create a well-defined research or topic question ; Brainstorm to gather subject terms, keywords and synonyms; Construct the search strategy; Select database(s) to search; Tailor the search strategy to the selected database(s)

  10. How to Write a Literature Review

    Examples of literature reviews. Step 1 - Search for relevant literature. Step 2 - Evaluate and select sources. Step 3 - Identify themes, debates, and gaps. Step 4 - Outline your literature review's structure. Step 5 - Write your literature review.

  11. Semantic Scholar

    Semantic Reader is an augmented reader with the potential to revolutionize scientific reading by making it more accessible and richly contextual. Try it for select papers. Semantic Scholar uses groundbreaking AI and engineering to understand the semantics of scientific literature to help Scholars discover relevant research.

  12. Introduction

    If you are interested in collaborating with a Lane Medical Librarian on a review project, please submit a literature search request. Data management and sharing is a component of Open Science, which aims to make scientific research more transparent and accessible. Proper data management and sharing benefit you as an individual and the research ...

  13. How do I do a literature search?

    A literature search is a systematic, thorough search of a range of literature (for example books, peer-reviewed articles, etc.) on your topic. Commonly you will be asked to undertake literature searches as part of your Level 3 and postgraduate study. It is important before undertaking any research to fully understand the shape of the literature ...

  14. Guides: Searching the Literature: The Basics: Getting Started

    A literature search is the act of gathering existing knowledge or data around a topic or research question.. Regardless of the purpose of your literature search, all searches follow the same basic process: Ask a question; Select a search resource; Develop search terms

  15. Literature search for research planning and identification of research

    Literature search is a key step in performing good authentic research. It helps in formulating a research question and planning the study. The available published data are enormous; therefore, choosing the appropriate articles relevant to your study in question is an art. It can be time-consuming, tiring and can lead to disinterest or even ...

  16. How to Conduct a Literature Search

    Literature search is a critical component for any evidence-based project. It helps you to understand the complexity of a clinical issue, gives you insight into the scope of a problem, and provides you with best treatment approaches and the best available evidence on the topic. Without this step, your evidence-based practice project cannot move ...

  17. Literature searching explained

    A literature search is a considered and organised search to find key literature on a topic. To complete a thorough literature search you should: save your search for future use. For background reading or an introduction to a subject, you can do a shorter and more basic Library search. Use this guide to work your way through the all the stages ...

  18. PDF Doing a literature search: a step by step guide

    A literature search is a systematic, thorough search of all types of published literature to identify a breadth of good quality references relevant to a specific topic, and is a fundamental element of the methodology of any research project. The success of a research project is dependent on a thorough review of the academic literature at the ...

  19. Home

    A literature search is a systematic search of all relevant literature on a specific topic. The literature search provides evidence to support many academic and clinical functions. The evidence gathered through a literature search can be used to answer a clinical question, write a research, review article or case report; prepare a presentation ...

  20. Defining the process to literature searching in systematic reviews: a

    Background Systematic literature searching is recognised as a critical component of the systematic review process. It involves a systematic search for studies and aims for a transparent report of study identification, leaving readers clear about what was done to identify studies, and how the findings of the review are situated in the relevant evidence. Information specialists and review teams ...

  21. Literature Search: Databases and Gray Literature

    Gray Literature. Gray Literature is the term for information that falls outside the mainstream of published journal and mongraph literature, not controlled by commercial publishers. includes: hard to find studies, reports, or dissertations. conference abstracts or papers. governmental or private sector research.

  22. How to Perform a Literature Search

    Step 1: Define your research question. The first step is to know exactly what question you want to answer. A common mistake is to attempt to conduct your literature search before you have a basic grasp of your topic area. Take some time to read articles about your topic to get a sense of how much information is available for a future literature ...

  23. All Business Strategies Fall into 4 Categories

    The framework categorizes all strategies into the following four groups, from the least creative to the most creative: adapting an existing industry strategy, combining different existing industry ...

  24. 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature

    The 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to the French author Annie Ernaux "for the courage and clinical acuity with which she uncovers the roots, estrangements and collective restraints of personal memory". It was announced by the Swedish Academy on 6 October 2022. Ernaux was the 16th French writer - the first Frenchwoman - and the 17th female author, to receive the Nobel Prize in ...

  25. From Page to Pedestal: Literature in the Age of Collecting

    May 24, 2024. "From Page to Pedestal: Literature in the Age of Collecting" is now on exhibit on the second floor of Henderson Library through September. In the late 17th and 18th centuries, Britain experienced a transformative intellectual shift as the practice of collecting and Cabinets of Curiosities emerged, shaping perception of the world.

  26. Literature Searching vs. Literature Review

    In general, a literature search is the process of seeking out and identifying the existing literature related to a topic or question of interest, while a literature review is the organized synthesis of the information found in the existing literature. In research, a literature search is typically the first step of a literature review. The ...

  27. Deep Medullary Vein Thrombosis in Newborns: A Systematic Literature

    The literature search yielded a total of 45 results (Fig. 1). Twenty-eight records were excluded because they were duplicates. Three additional records were excluded: 1 study included only adults , and 2 studies reported outcomes different from those of interest . A total of 14 full-text articles were assessed for eligibility.

  28. Artificial Intelligence vs. Human Coaches: A Mixed Methods Randomized

    The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) challenges us to explore whether human-to-human relationships can extend to AI, potentially reshaping the future of coaching. The purpose of this study was to examine client perceptions of being coached by a simulated AI coach, who was embodied as a vocally conversational live-motion avatar, compared to client perceptions of a human coach. It explored ...

  29. May/june for WAEC 2024 Literature (Drama & Poetry) Questions and

    WAEC MAY/JUNE 2024 LITERATURE IN ENGLISH (DRAMA & POETRY FREE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ROOM [SCHOOL CANDIDATES] Friday, 24th May 2024. Literature-In-English 3 (Drama & Poetry) 3:30pm - 6:00pm. 2024 WAEC LITERATURE IN ENGLISH (DRAMA AND POETRY) ANSWERS.

  30. Core XRD data compilation for the Barnett and Woodford Shales of the

    This data release is a compilation of a literature search of published core X-ray diffraction (XRD) data for the Permian Basin Barnett and Woodford Shales, and includes data from: the Reliance Triple Crown 1 (RTC 1) well of Pecos County, Texas; Fasken Fee BM SWD 1 well of Andrews County, Texas; the M G Nevill well of Culberson County, Texas; the Mesquite 1 well of Hamilton County, Texas; the Faske