Using academic databases and developing your search strategy (in-person workshop)
Event details
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Wednesday 4 November 2026 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
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Tuesday 24 November 2026 - 11:00am to 12:30pm
Description
In this session you will learn how to use databases to find the best sources for your assignment or research project in order to achieve the highest marks. You will consider your information needs and have the opportunity to develop an effective search strategy to produce a manageable set of relevant results.
To attend this workshop you will need to already have a solid understanding of how to use StarPlus - please watch the StarPlus video or attend our session "Getting the most out of StarPlus".
This session is aimed at taught course students from all schools and is delivered face-to-face in the Skills Room on Level One of the Information Commons (Room 1.43).
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