By the end of the module you should be able to:

• plan your search strategy
• clearly define your topic
• identify the key concepts and relevant search terms for your topic
• understand the use of truncation and wildcards
• use PsycINFO effectively to search for relevant citations
• be aware of other available databases

 

3.1	Module 3 objectives
3.2	Databases: searching the literature electronically
3.3	Planning your search
3.4	Accessing databases
3.5	PsycINFO: Psychology database
3.6	Module 3 review
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