3. Literature search
Course subject(s)
3. Literature Search
Questions and answers
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Why do I need a search plan?
Why should I keep track of my literature search?
Why do I have to divide my research topic into sub-questions?
How do I formulate search queries from my sub-questions?
How do I make my search queries?
Why can’t I find any relevant literature on my topic?
How do I know where to find the different types of information I need for my assignment?
How can I find the right information source for my topic?
How can I be sure that I have the correct search results?
How can I be sure that I have found all relevant information?
How can I select the literature that I will use for my assignment?
How can I read all the information I have found?
How can I keep track of my literature search?
Links to TUlib about Literature Search
Document your steps
Don’t forget to document your steps.
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