Researchers need to be able to find relevant literature on their
topics. To be an effective searcher, you must understand:
- the structure and distribution of the literature in your
field;
- how to evaluate information retrieval databases;
- how to carry out a search;
- how to evaluate your results.
Individual lectures will look at:
- reading, peer review and systematic literature searching;
- machine-based searching using keyword-based systems;
- machine-based searching using citation-based systems;
- searching for books, theses and technical reports.
