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The first step in the '5 steps to effective library research' is to plan your search.
Time spent carefully planning your search can save valuable time later on and lead to more relevant results and a more robust search strategy. You should consider the following
Once you have planned your search, you are ready to design and carry out your search:
Find out more about the 5 steps to effective library research, a model to follow to ensure you get the most out of finding, evaluating and using information to inform your study or research.