Search tips

Finding literature, articles and other sources that you can use in your own work can be a bit complicated and time consuming. Here are tips to make your search more efficient.

How do I find keywords?

Finding good keywords is one of the most important and difficult tasks when searching for information.

Where do I search?

Where should you search? It depends on the type of material you want to find. Different search tools covers different subjects and contains different types of materials.

How do I search?

When you search in a database, you can control your search by using different search techniques and narrow your search in different ways.

What sources should I use?

The sources you use must be relevant for your search query, but should also meet other requirements. It is important that you critically evaluate the material and know how to determine whether something is scientific.

Need guidance on information retrieval?

Subject guides
Do not know where to start? Make use of subject guides for tips on databases and more in the subject.

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Self-studies in information literacy
Learn more about how to search for information, review and evaluate sources, and manage references.

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Open Search Lab
Welcome to visit the Library Open Search Lab. We will help you with your search.

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Book a tutorial
You are also welcome to make an appointment with a librarian.

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Contact us if you have questions.

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Published:7 June 2016
Updated: 5 April 2018
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