Information Literacy: Search Like a Pro
Keywords, boolean operators, truncation, and subject headings - academic search as a skill.
48m
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13
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This course includes:
- 48m on-demand video (free)
- 13 lessons
- Full lifetime access
- Access on mobile and TV
- Certificate of completion
What you'll learn
- Turn research questions into effective keyword strategies
- Use boolean, truncation, and proximity operators fluently
- Exploit subject headings and citation chains
- Search databases systematically instead of hopefully
Official study guide
The complete 23-page companion book for Information Literacy: Search Like a Pro, covering every module with worked examples, key terms, self-check questions, and a full glossary. Print it or read it offline.
Tools & technologies
Industry-standard tools you'll work with in this course.
PostgreSQLCourse content
2 sections · 13 lessons · 48m- Planning a search and generating good keywordsPreview3m
- Combining keywords efficiently to find relevant sources3m
- Comprehensive searching using truncation and wildcards3m
- Refining your search results with proximity searching2m
- Using Subject Headings in database searching2m
- Using limits in your search3m
- Improving your search results3m
- Accessing articles4m
Requirements
- •Access to any academic database helps but isn't required
About this course
Keywords, boolean operators, truncation, and subject headings - academic search as a skill. This curated learning path is organized into 2 modules and 13 lessons, taught by Leeds University Library. MegaCourse adds structure, learning outcomes, progress tracking, and a shareable certificate of completion.
Who this course is for
- Students writing literature-based assignments
- Early-stage researchers
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License: YouTube Standard License
Source: Video lessons by Leeds University Library.
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