This page provides information on getting started on your research and keyword searching strategies.
This guide provides resources for your research and literature reviews.
Victoria University and the VU Library provides a wide range of support services for researchers.
Find out more at: https://www.vu.edu.au/researchers
The researcher development program provides a wide range of training including classes on preparing a literature review.
Research Ambassadors offer peer-researcher support and training programs.
Once you have analysed your topic and done some preliminary reading you are ready to break down the topic into areas for research.The next step is to identify keywords that you can use to search for information on your topic. Use these words in Library Search to find relevant resources.
Select keywords from both the topic and your readings. Keywords can be single words or phrases. You will need to use a variety of keywords to ensure you cover all aspects of the topic and apply the following strategies to combine them
View the videos in this guide to learn how to search for books, e-books and journal articles available at Victoria University Library.
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