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Guide to searching for information 

This guide will help you start looking for research for assignments, literature reviews and research.

This online tutorial uses a series of videos and activities to demonstrate some top tips for enhancing your searching skills. The extract below looks at how you decide what terms to use.

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Email your librarian to get advice on carrying out a literature search, or to book a one-to-one appointment.