The Library offers regular training events. Check our list of events.
Literature Search: a librarian’s handout to introduce tools, terms and techniques
A handy guide provided by Elsevier’s Library Connect which covers:
A full range of library guides for researchers is available. Browse our library guides BY SUBJECT
See also our Information & Digital Literacy Skills library guide designed for undergraduates
"The literature review chapter in the thesis, then, justifies the proposed research by identifying trends or gaps in the literature, and, by a review of relevant studies, demonstrates that you understand the relevant literature and shows how your study will contribute to that body of knowledge."
Burton, Suzan, and Steane, Peter. Surviving Your Thesis. London: Routledge, 2004.
Doing a Literature Review in Health and Social Care by 
Systematic Approaches to a Successful Literature Review by
Other books on conducting a literature review and books on writing a thesis with a chapter on literature reviews are available in the James Hardiman Library - see this selective listing.
See also a selective listing of books on systematic reviews.
Try using a search strategy worksheet to identify key concepts in your research question:
(From program developed by librarians from Ohio universities)
The Research Methods in Literature Review tutorial is available to research postgraduate students on GST1 on Blackboard.
See screenshot of course highlights below:
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