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What this module covers
This module is part of the suite of literature review modules for health research. This literature review module is focused on preparing and developing a comprehensive search strategy for a literature review. It outlines the key steps and considerations involved in the process, from initial preparation to testing and refining your search strategy.
By understanding and applying these steps, you can improve the comprehensiveness and effectiveness of your search strategy to capture as much relevant literature as possible.
Through engaging with the content and activities in this module, you will learn how to:
- Understand the components for creating a comprehensive search strategy.
- Develop a structured and reproducible search strategy.
- Identify methods to locate material relevant to your review.
- Evaluate your search strategy to assess whether it captures relevant literature effectively.
This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.
Key consideration
Remember that developing a search strategy for a literature review is an iterative process. As you explore different sources of information, you will discover new insights that will reshape aspects of your search strategy.
Be sure to establish early on a process for documenting and recording your search strategy. This will help to ensure that your search strategy remains organised and transparent, making it easier to refine and reproduce.
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