Here are some of the most popular databases:
Google Scholar search results include resources from our Library's online collections.
Update the Library links setting to RMIT. Search results will then show FindIt @ RMIT access to the resources.
We explain the access in more detail, give you some tips on how to interpret search results and what to do when there are access issues.
If you need help getting started with your research, our subject guides will help.
Select your study area:
This module is part of the Research and Writing Skills for Academic and Graduate Researchers. It covers key resources to use when literature searching, and the features of developing an effective search strategy. There are learning activities to help you with some practical searching.
Explore the strategies and resources for searching the literature
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This module is part of the Research and Writing Skills for Academic and Graduate Researchers. It provides an overview of the key components and the process you need to follow when conducting a systematic review. Briefly covered are developing the research question and the protocol, aspects of searching, performing the analysis, and reporting findings. The course materials include information, videos, and learning activities that explore key features of conducting a systematic review.
Get an overview on conducting a systematic review
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