Free E-book: Essential Strategies for Literature Searching

What you will learn

This e-book is crafted to make the world of literature searching not only accessible but also enjoyable, providing essential techniques and practical tips.

• Formulate precise research questions using the PICO method.
• Identify key concepts and synonyms (free text terms) for robust searches.
• Master Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT) to refine search queries.
• Utilize controlled vocabulary like MeSH and Emtree terms effectively.
• Apply truncation and wildcards to capture all relevant variations.
• Master citation searching (snowballing) and reference management.
• Manage the signal-to-noise ratio to find high-quality information.
• Translate search strategies across major databases (PubMed, Embase, CINAHL and more).
• Leverage powerful AI tools to streamline your research workflow.
• Avoid common pitfalls like vague terms or ignoring index terms.